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James Webb Space Telescope NIRCam image of the star 51 Eridani with its planet 51 Eri b

Scientists Teach the Webb Telescope to Erase Starlight and Reveal Hidden Planets

A digital twin of Webb's main camera, powered by machine learning tools, uncovered a planet missed in earlier analysis and could help the search for Earth-like worlds.

Nov 5, 2026 · 3 min read