Three Stars Mysteriously Disappeared // So Much JWST News // Io's Global Magma Ocean
Fraser Cain・2 minutes read
Three stars disappeared from Palomar Observatory's survey images in 1952, sparking theories like gravitational lensing or nuclear interference. Recent James Webb Space Telescope observations revealed gaps in Formalhaut's planet-forming disc, a jet stream on Jupiter, and volcanic hotspots on Io, while also showcasing detailed images of Ganymede and a debris disc around a white dwarf.
Insights
- Despite advanced technology, astronomers have been unable to locate three stars that mysteriously vanished in 1952, leading to theories like gravitational lensing and nuclear fallout interference.
- Observations by the James Webb Space Telescope have revealed gaps in a planet-forming disc around Formalhaut, identified a new weather feature on Jupiter, and provided insights into the composition of Ganymede, showcasing the telescope's ability to uncover hidden celestial phenomena and deepen our understanding of the cosmos.
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Recent questions
What mysterious event occurred at The Palomar Observatory in 1952?
Three stars vanished in images taken 50 minutes apart.
What did James Webb Space Telescope observations reveal about the star Formalhaut?
Gaps in the planet-forming disc around the star.
What new weather feature was discovered on Jupiter through James Webb observations?
A jet stream stretching 4,800 kilometers with winds of 515 kilometers per hour.
What did detailed images of Ganymede by James Webb reveal about its poles?
Differences in chemical composition, including unexpected substances like carbon dioxide and hydrogen peroxide.
What did astronomers discover about a debris disc around a white dwarf?
Silica materials and carbonates indicating crushed-up planets with liquid water.
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