Tag: James Webb Space Telescope

The James Webb Space Telescope team has identified a couple of exoplanets it wants to explore, including one featuring oceans of lava.

Included in the objects James Webb will be studying, as well as distant galaxies and far-off stars, are targets right here in our own solar system,

With the James Webb Space Telescope fully aligned, NASA has shared an update about the 17 different modes that will be possible using Webb’s four instruments,

With its mirrors and instruments all fully aligned, Webb is undertaking the next big step in getting ready for science: Commissioning the instruments.

A new stamp celebrating the most powerful space telescope ever built will be issued by the United States Postal Service later this year.

NASA has shared an image showing the sharpness check of all of Webb’s instruments, showing that they are all crisp and properly focused.

With James Webb’s MIRI instrument now cooled to its operating temperature, the telescope is approaching its final temperature as it mirrors cool as well.

A researcher who will be using the James Webb Space Telescope shares how they will investigate exoplanet atmospheres.

Almost four months after launch, the James Webb Space Telescope has just taken a big step toward making its first observations of deep space.

NASA has shared an update on the process of getting James Webb’s MIRI instrument down to temperature and ready for alignment.