James Webb Telescope

The launch of the James Web telescope in 2019 will allow more studies into star systems such as TRAPPIST-1. It is a project undertaken by three premier space agencies: NASA, the CSA and the ESA. This will give us vital knowledge about the composition of these mysterious planets that are believed to contain life, and possibly intelligent (alien) life as well. The Spitzer telescope initially discovered the Trappist 1 system while in a heliocentric orbit.

An artists depiction of the Trappist-1 star system

TRAPPIST-1 Discovery

Published on : February 25, 2018February 13, 2021 Published by : admin

The discovery of the TRAPPIST-1 star system has enabled humanity to set a target at where primitive or alien life could potentially exist. TRAPPIST 1 may not be the only star system capable of supporting life (many star systems and planets found by the Kepler telescope are also likely to […]

Dilraj Dosanjh

Dilraj Dosanjh is a New Media graduate from BCIT and an avid space enthusiast. He enjoys writing about space related news and also likes putting out his opinions regarding current issues about space travel. He is also a science fiction geek that likes a wide variety of science fiction T.V shows, movies and video games.

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TRAPPIST-1 Discovery