James Webb Space Telescope Detects Unexplained Spectral Signature on Titan and Pluto

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Published: 2026-10-30
Category: science
Source: Futura-Sciences (citing Astronomy & Astrophysics)

The James Webb Space Telescope has identified a mysterious absorption feature around 5.11 micrometers on the surfaces of both Titan and Pluto, a chemical fingerprint that does not match any known molecule. This discovery, published in *Astronomy & Astrophysics*, suggests the presence of previously unidentified chemical compounds or physical processes in the outer solar system.

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