James Webb’s MIRI instrument is back to full operations
This summer there was a problem with one mode on James Webb's Mid-Infrared Instrument or MIRI. Now, engineers have found a way to deal with the issue.
James Webb captures a stunning colliding pair of galaxies
A recently released image from the James Webb Space Telescope shows the stunning galaxies IC 1623 A and B, which are in the process of merging.
The Pillars of Creation look spooky in new James Webb image
Researchers using the James Webb Space Telescope have released another image of the Pillars of Creation -- and it's a spooky one.
Check out Webb telescope’s mind-blowing image of the Pillars of Creation
The James Webb Space Telescope's latest awe-inspiring image shows in astonishing detail the Pillars of Creation some 6,500 light-years away.
This oddball pair of stars is producing dust shells like clockwork
The James Webb Space Telescope has spotted an intriguing object created by a rare pair of stars which are encircled by rings of dust.
X-ray data from Chandra gives a new view of Webb’s first images
The Chandra X-ray Observatory provides a new spin on the famous first images from the James Webb Space Telescope.
Telescope team-up sees Hubble and Webb working together
Scientists have combined data from two powerful telescopes to illuminate the dust in a distant galaxy pair.
One galaxy, two views: Webb and Hubble take on the same target
The Hubble and James Webb telescopes are both powerful tools for peering out into the cosmos, but the way they view the universe is quite different.
One of James Webb’s 17 instrument modes isn’t working
NASA announced that one of Webb's seventeen observing modes is not functioning due to a hardware issue which is currently under review.
![Webb’s first images of Mars, captured by its NIRCam instrument Sept. 5, 2022 [Guaranteed Time Observation Program 1415]. Left: Reference map of the observed hemisphere of Mars from NASA and the Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter (MOLA). Top right: NIRCam image showing 2.1-micron (F212 filter) reflected sunlight, revealing surface features such as craters and dust layers. Bottom right: Simultaneous NIRCam image showing ~4.3-micron (F430M filter) emitted light that reveals temperature differences with latitude and time of day, as well as darkening of the Hellas Basin caused by atmospheric effects. The bright yellow area is just at the saturation limit of the detector.](https://www.digitaltrends.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/STSCI-J-p22506a-m-2000x16581-1.jpg?resize=300%2C180&p=1)
James Webb goes in deep on Mars temperature and atmosphere
Webb will perform a major study of Jupiter and has already imaged Neptune. Now, Webb has been used to get a fascinating look at our planetary neighbor, Mars.
Neptune as you’ve never seen it before, imaged by Webb telescope
The newly deployed James Webb Space Telescope has once again turned its attention to planets closer to home, capturing Neptune in a remarkable way.
NASA’s Webb telescope captures the majestic Tarantula Nebula
The most powerful space telescope ever built is continuing to send back dazzling images of the universe from its orbit a million miles from Earth.
Listen to the sounds of space with these James Webb sonifications
NASA released a series of sonifications of the famous first images from the James Webb Space Telescope, including the sounds of two nebulae and an exoplanet.
James Webb snapped a picture of an exoplanet for the first time
The James Webb Space Telescope has snapped an image an exoplanet for the first time.
The ‘Phantom Galaxy’ looks stunning in this Webb telescope image
The Webb space telescope is continuing to deliver astonishing images of deep space, with this latest one revealing the incredible beauty of the Phantom Galaxy.
Intriguing exoplanet could be entirely covered in ocean
Astronomers have discovered an intriguing exoplanet which could be entirely covered in water.
James Webb spots carbon dioxide in exoplanet atmosphere for first time
Researchers using the James Webb Space Telescope have detected carbon dioxide in an exoplanet atmosphere for the first time.
This is Jupiter as you’ve never seen it before
The groundbreaking James Webb Space Telescope has produced an extraordinary image of Jupiter using its advanced infrared camera.
See distant galaxies sparkling in James Webb’s biggest image yet
The wonders of the universe are on full display once again thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope.
Looking back on some of the universe’s oldest galaxies with James Webb
The James Webb Space Telescope continues to astonish, with early data providing a tantalizing glimpse at some extremely distant and extremely old galaxies.
Check out Webb telescope’s most amazing image yet
NASA has shared a breathtaking image captured by the James Webb Space Telescope showing the Cartwheel Galaxy some 500 million light-years from Earth.
James Webb Space Telescope may have spotted its first supernova
The James Webb firsts keep coming, with the new space telescope having recently spotted its first supernova.
James Webb Space Telescope stamp release date revealed
The United States Postal Service has revealed the launch date for pre-orders of the James Webb Space Telescope Forever stamp.
James Webb might have spotted the most distant galaxy ever observed
The James Webb Space Telescope has another feather in its cap - the potential discovery of the most distant galaxy ever observed.
Here’s what the James Webb Space Telescope will set its sights on next
Now that the James Webb Space Telescope has sent back its first images of deep space, you might be wondering what's coming next. Here's the scoop!
Zip through space to the stunning Southern Ring Nebula
The James Webb Space Telescope team has posted a cool video that zips through space all the way to the stunning Southern Ring Nebula.
James Webb captures Jupiter’s moons and rings in infrared
The James Webb Space Telescope made headlines with its ability to look deep into the universe, but it will also be used to look at some targets closer to home.
Gorgeous images show off James Webb telescope’s remarkable abilities
If yesterday's deep field image got you excited for the James Webb Space Telescope, there's a veritable feast of space images on offer today.
See the universe in stunning detail in first James Webb image
NASA today released the first science image from the world's most powerful space telescope, showing the infrared universe in a depth never seen before.
How to watch the release of the first James Webb Space Telescope images
This week will see a huge event in the world of astronomy with the release of the first science images from the James Webb Space Telescope. Here's how to watch.
Here are the cosmic targets for James Webb’s Telescope’s first images
This week will see the release of the first science images from the James Webb Space Telescope, and NASA has announced which objects the images will show.
Just one instrument mode left and the James Webb Telescope will be ready for science
James Webb is almost ready to start work. Now, the Mid-Infrared instrument (MIRI) has completed its checks and NASA has announced that it is ready for science.
NASA chief looks forward to Webb telescope’s first images
NASA is preparing to unveil the first high-res images captured by the James Webb Space Telescope, and its latest comments suggest they’ll be something special.
James Webb Space Telescope struck by micrometeoroid
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope recently suffered a micrometeoroid strike by a particle larger than any that the team had modeled for.