Exploring the Kuiper Belt: JWST's Observations of Sedna, Gonggong, and Quaoar
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has observed three dwarf planets in the Kuiper Belt - Sedna, Gonggong, and Quaoar - using its Near-Infrared Spectrometer (NIRSpec). The observations revealed interesting information about their orbits and composition, including the presence of light hydrocarbons and complex organic molecules believed to be the result of methane irradiation. These findings provide insights into the history and evolution of objects in the outer solar system and highlight the capabilities of the JWST in studying our cosmic neighborhood.