All articles tagged with #infrared data
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Daily Galaxy
Taiwanese astronomers have found promising evidence for the existence of Planet 9, a hypothesized distant planet beyond Pluto, by analyzing infrared data from the IRAS and AKARI satellites. They identified a slow-moving object consistent with the expected characteristics of Planet 9, though further observations are needed for confirmation.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Futurism
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured a stunning image of the Milky Way, revealing intricate details of the Sagittarius C region near the galaxy's nucleus. The image showcases needle-like "unexplained structures" within ionized hydrogen wisps, leaving scientists intrigued and eager for more data. The telescope also captured a cluster of protostars emerging from dense dark clouds of dust and gas. This image provides a unique opportunity to study star formation in this environment and may contribute to a better understanding of how stars are born.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ZME Science
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has provided new insights into the composition of the exoplanet GJ 1214 b, also known as Gliese 1214 b or Enaiposha. Using infrared data and model calculations, researchers have found evidence of a reflective, dense haze in the planet's upper atmosphere, suggesting the presence of water vapor and possibly methane. The observations confirm the presence of hydrogen and helium in the atmosphere, and the possibility of a water world composition with 80% water and 20% rock. Further studies will focus on understanding the planet's internal structure and temperature.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Space.com
The James Webb Space Telescope's instrument, the Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI), has experienced an anomaly in one of its observing modes, but NASA assures that there is no risk to the instrument's science capabilities. The anomaly may affect the amount of exposure time needed in the affected mode, which specializes in obtaining infrared data from distant regions of the cosmos. However, the observatory remains in good health, and the other scientific instruments are unaffected.