James Webb Space Telescope – Page 2

Webb serves up baby pictures of galaxy cluster in infant cosmos

4 May 2023 Astronomy Now

In another startling discovery, the James Webb telescope has confirmed a galaxy cluster shining just 650 million years after the Big Bang.

Webb takes a “deep field” look at the Pandora Cluster, a vast galactic smash up

15 April 2023 Astronomy Now

James Webb Space Telescope provides a mesmerising look into Pandora’s Cluster, where multiple groups of galaxies are in the process of merging into a single megacuster.

Webb provides a spectacular hint of future “Deep Field” images while probing the distant past

14 April 2023 Astronomy Now

The James Webb Space Telescope is spotting “deep field” galaxies in a fraction of the time required by Hubble, providing a tantalizing hint of things to come.

Webb reveals new details – and new questions – about the Cas A supernova remnant

8 April 2023 Astronomy Now

The James Webb Space Telescope’s infrared view of the Cas A supernova remnant may help resolve questions about high concentrations of dust in early galaxies.

Webb captures detailed infrared view of Uranus, its moons and dusty rings

7 April 2023 Astronomy Now

The James Webb Space Telescope captures a detailed infrared view of Uranus, showing its dusty rings in sharp relief along with storms and the steeply-tilted planet’s polar cap.

President Biden to unveil first colour image from Webb Space Telescope

11 July 2022 Astronomy Now

President Biden will unveil the first color image from the James Webb Space Telescope Monday at the White House, heralding the end of tests and checkout and the beginning of science operations by the world’s most powerful space observatory.

James Webb Space Telescope finally on its way to discovery

26 December 2021 Astronomy Now

After years of delays and cost overruns, the $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope begins its journey to Lagrange Point 2.

NASA assesses impact of coronavirus on space science missions

21 March 2020 Astronomy Now

NASA assesses impact of COVID-19 on space science missions; work on James Webb telescope suspended, but Mars 2020 work continues for now.

NASA pulls the plug on Spitzer, ending trail-blazing mission

31 January 2020 Astronomy Now

NASA pulls the plug on the Spitzer Space Telescope after more than 16 years of trail-blazing infrared observations, finally bringing the mission to a close.

James Webb Space Telescope mirror, instruments mated with spacecraft

28 August 2019 Astronomy Now

James Webb Space Telescope’s mirrors and science instruments have been mechanically attached to the observatory’s sunshield and subsystems, a major milestone for engineers building the infrared telescope. Launch from French Guiana remains targeted for 2021.