Showing items from JWST

Now, We can Finally Compare Webb to Other Infrared Observatories

Nancy Atkinson
Date : May 2, 2022
Categories : Astronomy
Tags : Astronomy ,Jwst

The images released by the James Webb Space Telescope team last week aren’t officially ‘first light’ images from the new telescope, but in a way, it feels like they are. These stunning views provide the initial indications of just how powerful JWST will be, and just how much infrared astronomy is about to improve.

Prepare Yourself: New Engineering Images from JWST Will Blow Your Mind

Nancy Atkinson
Date : April 28, 2022
Categories : Astronomy
Tags : Astronomy ,Jwst

If the phrase “My god, it’s full of stars” was ever appropriate, it’s today, because of these new images from the James Webb Space Telescope. These are ‘just’ engineering images, mind you, but they are incredible. The number of stars and galaxies visible in each image is just remarkable, not to mention the crisp clarity in the fields of view.