James Webb Space Telescope - NASA Science
WEBDec 25, 2021 · The James Webb Space Telescope is a giant leap forward in our quest to understand the Universe and our origins. Webb is examining every phase of cosmic history: from the first luminous glows after the Big Bang to the formation of galaxies, stars, and planets to the evolution of our own solar system.
Webb Image Galleries - NASA Science
WEBSee current, upcoming and recent past observations scientists are making with the Webb Space Telescope. View details about each observation's science focus areas, the instruments used and more. View the Tool
James Webb Space Telescope - Wikipedia
WEBThe James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is a space telescope designed to conduct infrared astronomy. As the largest telescope in space, it is equipped with high-resolution and high-sensitivity instruments, allowing it to view objects too old, distant, or faint for the Hubble Space Telescope. [9]
James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) - NASA
WEBJun 27, 2014 · The James Webb Space Telescope (sometimes called JWST or Webb) is an orbiting infrared observatory that will complement and extend the discoveries of the Hubble Space Telescope, with longer wavelength coverage …
NASA Reveals Webb Telescope's First Images of Unseen Universe
WEBJul 12, 2022 · The first images and spectroscopic data from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have revealed unprecedented and detailed views of the universe. Webb’s first images and spectra, including downloadable files, can be found at https://webbtelescope.org/news/first-images .
What Is the James Webb Space Telescope? - NASA Space Place
WEB5 days ago · The James Webb Space Telescope is the largest, most powerful space telescope ever built. It will allow scientists to look at what our universe was like about 200 million years after the Big Bang . The telescope will be able to capture images of some of the first galaxies ever formed.
NASA’s Webb Peers into the Extreme Outer Galaxy
WEBSep 12, 2024 · Astronomers have directed NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to examine the outskirts of our Milky Way galaxy. Scientists call this region the Extreme Outer Galaxy due to its location more than 58,000 light-years away from the Galactic Center.
NASA’s Webb In Full Focus, Ready for Instrument Commissioning
WEBApr 28, 2022 · Alignment of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is now complete. After full review, the observatory has been confirmed to be capable of capturing crisp, well-focused images with each of its four powerful onboard science instruments.
Seventeen Modes to Discovery: Webb’s Final Commissioning …
WEBMay 12, 2022 · Once we have approved all 17 of these modes, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope will be ready to begin scientific operations! In this post we’ll describe the 17 modes, and readers are encouraged to follow along as the Webb team checks them off one by one on the Where is Webb tracker.
NASA’s Webb Telescope Launches to See First Galaxies, Distant …
WEBDec 25, 2021 · The James Webb Space Telescope (sometimes called JWST or Webb) is a large infrared telescope with a 21.3 foot (6.5 meter) primary mirror. The observatory will study every phase of cosmic history—from within our solar system to the most distant observable galaxies in the early universe.