The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured the first direct image of the exoplanet TWA 7 b, located 110 light-years from Earth. This marks a significant milestone in exoplanet observation using the advanced capabilities of the telescope.
TWA 7 b is a gas giant, roughly ten times the mass of Jupiter, making it one of the few exoplanets that can be directly observed with a telescope. This discovery provides a new perspective on planetary systems in their early stages of formation.
JWST's specialized instrumentation was used to mitigate the effects of scattered light, allowing for clearer observation of the planet. The image reveals three concentrated cells of dust and gas around TWA 7 b, which were previously unseen. This observation confirms JWST's ability to revolutionize the study of exoplanets and offer new insights into the formation of planetary systems.