New James Webb Space Telescope observations of a star cluster called NGC 346 are shedding light on how, when and where planets formed in the early universe.

HH 30 is a luminous region surrounding a newborn star, or protostar. The James Webb Space Telescope helped reveals ...

Why it's so special: This James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) image has helped astronomers untangle a long-standing mystery about how planets form ... Space photo of the week: Hubble captures ...

A stunning corner of the cosmos was recently revealed by the James Webb Space Telescope, and astronomers think the find will unveil more about the mysteries of both star and planet formation.

What it is: An open cluster of stars called NGC 346 Where it is: 210,000 light-years away, in the constellation Tucana When it was shared: Dec. 16, 2024 Why it's so special: This James Webb Space ...

In a rare "time-critical" decision, the James Webb Space Telescope will study the true size of the "potentially hazardous" asteroid 2024 YR4 twice over the next few months. The asteroid has a ...

Canadian astronomers have taken an extraordinary step in understanding how planets are born, using the James Webb Space Telescope ... "This is like seeing a family photo of our solar system ...

"The James Webb Space Telescope has been truly revolutionary ... and rapidly growing areas of astronomy: the study of planets beyond the solar system, or extrasolar planets, or "exoplanets." ...