Webb Detects Trihydrogen, Captures Aurorae on Neptune for First Time

Using observations from the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have detected the trihydrogen cation at Neptune as well as distinct infrared southern aurorae. The post Webb Detects Trihydrogen, Captures Aurorae on Neptune for First Time appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.

Mar 26, 2025 - 06:45
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Webb Detects Trihydrogen, Captures Aurorae on Neptune for First Time
This composite image, made using data from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope and the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope, shows auroral activity (cyan splotches) on Neptune. Image credit: NASA / ESA / CSA / STScI / Heidi Hammel, AURA / Henrik Melin, Northumbria University / Leigh Fletcher, University of Leicester / Stefanie Milam, NASA-GSFC.

Using observations from the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have detected the trihydrogen cation at Neptune as well as distinct infrared southern aurorae.

The post Webb Detects Trihydrogen, Captures Aurorae on Neptune for First Time appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.

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