Webb's Glimpse into the Kuiper Belt: Observing 3 Dwarf Planets

Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), astronomers have observed three dwarf planets in the Kuiper Belt, revealing light hydrocarbons and complex organic molecules. The observations provide insights into the orbits and compositions of these objects, enhancing our understanding of the outer Solar System. The findings also demonstrate the capabilities of the JWST in studying objects in our cosmic neighborhood.