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A new exoplanet, Beta Pictoris d, has been discovered.

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Beta Pictoris system

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independent astronomers
What
A new exoplanet, Beta Pictoris d, has been discovered.
When
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:57:45 GMT · 4h 34m ago
Where
Beta Pictoris system ·
Why
The discovery was made using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope.
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The discovery adds to the catalog of known exoplanets, potentially offering new insights into planetary formation and systems outside our own solar system.

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    The James Webb Space Telescope has confirmed the existence of Beta Pictoris d, a giant planet previously hidden within the Beta Pictoris system, using advanced spectroscopy.
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    A new exoplanet, Beta Pictoris d, has been discovered.

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