Tag: white_dwarf

Hubble Cold Case Solved: Suspected Second-Generation Planet Found Orbiting Dead Star

5 Oct 2026 11:59 a.m.

A young astronomer's sleuthing through Hubble's archive uncovered high niobium levels from a white dwarf, pointing to the first candidate planet formed from material linked to a star's death.

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Webb Reveals How Exoplanet Survived Star's Death

1 Jul 2026 11:16 a.m.

The James Webb Space Telescope has observed exoplanet WD 1856 b orbiting a white dwarf, revealing its atmosphere and unexpected warmth. This offers a unique look into the future of Jupiter-like planets after their star's death.

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