'Found you!' Astronomers spot faintest exoplanet ever seen from Earth after a decade of hide-and-seek
Astronomers have successfully imaged Beta Pictoris d, the faintest exoplanet ever observed from Earth. Located 63 light-years away, the gas giant was identified after a decade of observation.
Why it matters
This discovery represents a significant technical achievement in direct imaging and expands our understanding of planetary systems.
Exoplanets 'Found you!' Astronomers spot faintest exoplanet ever seen from Earth after a decade of hide-and-seek News By Robert Lea Published 15 July 2026 "The new planet is 100 times fainter than Beta Pictoris b, the famous planet in the same system, making it the faintest exoplanet ever imaged directly from Earth."
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