Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have identified a rare giant planet with surprisingly moderate temperatures.
Although it is roughly the size of Saturn, the planet does not fit the usual pattern of gas giants.
Most such worlds are either scorching hot or frozen solid, depending on how close they orbit their star.
This newly found planet, however, sits in a rare middle range that scientists describe as 'temperate'.
Webb's sensitive instruments also revealed that its atmosphere is rich in methane.
The combination of a mild climate and a methane-rich atmosphere makes the planet especially valuable to researchers.
By studying it closely, astronomers hope to refine their theories about how giant planets form and evolve.
Such discoveries were nearly impossible before Webb's powerful technology became available.