8. Comparing Hubble, Spitzer, and Webb Observations
Earlier missions like Hubble and Spitzer provided only faint hints of atmospheric components on exoplanets like WASP-43b. Now, Webb’s unprecedented clarity offers direct proof of water vapor and dynamic wind patterns. This remarkable improvement highlights just how transformative Webb has been for exoplanet science, opening new doors to discovery. For more on the differences between these telescopes, visit the Webb science news releases.