James Webb Space Telescope’s first images. The telescope has captured the most detailed spectrum of an exoplanet atmosphere to date, revealing the unambiguous signature of water, indications of haze, and evidence for clouds that were thought not to exist based on prior observations. The exoplanet is over 1000 light years away. The transmission spectrum of the hot gas giant WASP-96 b, made using Webb’s Near-Infrared Imager and Slitless Spectrograph, provides just a glimpse into the brilliant future of exoplanet research with Webb. 12 July 2022 Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, and STScI / Alamy Live News

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