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Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have found strong evidence for a new exoplanet — one orbiting Alpha Centauri A, the nearest sun-like star to Earth.
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Astronomers using James Webb Space Telescope found strong evidence for a new exoplanet orbiting Alpha Centauri A
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News Article
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{
    "star_type": "sun-like star",
    "telescope": "James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)",
    "exoplanet_location": "Alpha Centauri A"
}
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Astronomy Exoplanets
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February 15, 2026 at 2:17 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 2:17 PM (6 months ago)

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James Webb Space Telescope spots a potential new exoplanet just 4 light-years away from Earth
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https://www.space.com/astronomy/exoplanets/james-webb-space-telescope-spots-a-potential-new-exoplanet-just-4-light-years-away-from-earth

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has found evidence of a potential exoplanet orbiting Alpha Centauri A, just four light-years from Earth. While it's a gas giant and unlikely to support life, it's an exciting discovery due to its proximity and the potential for further study.

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