'Stellar death is not the end': James Webb Space Telescope glimpses the fate of the solar system in a weird exoplanet orbiting a dead star
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have observed a Jupiter-sized exoplanet orbiting a white dwarf star. This system offers a glimpse into the potential future of our own solar system after the sun dies.
Why it matters
Understanding the fate of planetary systems around dead stars helps scientists refine models of stellar evolution and the long-term future of the universe.
Stars 'Stellar death is not the end': James Webb Space Telescope glimpses the fate of the solar system in a weird exoplanet orbiting a dead star News By Robert Lea Published 2 July 2026 "It's like using a time machine to peer into the distant future of our solar system."
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