Webb Telescope Detects a Blob Near a Star: Planet or Not?
The JWST studied the nearby star Epsilon Eridani, detecting a faint signal that could be a planet but was inconclusive due to noise artifacts, and ruled out the presence of larger planets further out. The study also introduced a new observational technique called a 'three-roll' strategy, which could enhance JWST's ability to detect faint objects by 20-30%, advancing future exoplanet research.