JWST Discovers Jupiter-Mass Binary Objects in Orion Nebula, Offering New Clues

The James Webb Space Telescope has identified dozens of Jupiter-mass binary objects (JuMBOs) in the Orion Nebula. These enigmatic rogue gas giant pairs orbit each other at distances of 25 to 400 AU. Researchers propose they could be failed stars formed under extreme radiation conditions, ejected planetary systems, or a mix of both. Simulations replicate the JuMBOs’ tr…

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