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HIP 65426 b

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HIP 65426 b is a young gas giant exoplanet observed through direct imaging by the James Webb Space Telescope. Its notable characteristic is its youth and location around a newly forming star. Scientists study this planet to understand planetary formation processes within protoplanetary disks, particularly for those observing early stages of system development.

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How was the exoplanet HIP 65426 b discovered?

HIP 65426 b was discovered in 2017 using the SPHERE instrument on the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope (VLT). It was notable for being a directly imaged exoplanet, meaning astronomers could actually see it rather than just inferring its existence.

What is significant about HIP 65426 b and the James Webb Space Telescope?

In 2022, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) captured new, incredibly sharp direct images of HIP 65426 b. This marked a major milestone as it was JWST's first direct image of an exoplanet.

How big is HIP 65426 b?

HIP 65426 b is a massive gas giant exoplanet. It is estimated to be roughly nine times the mass of Jupiter, making it one of the largest directly imaged exoplanets.

How far away is the HIP 65426 system?

The young star HIP 65426 and its planet are located about 385 light-years away from Earth. The star itself is relatively young, estimated to be around 14 million years old.

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