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.
The first images from James Webb will be released in July
NASA has announced the date when the first full-color images from the new James Webb Space Telescope will be released.
James Webb Telescope eyes exoplanet with oceans of lava
The James Webb Space Telescope team has identified a couple of exoplanets it wants to explore, including one featuring oceans of lava.
James Webb will investigate targets in our cosmic backyard
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,
All of the modes James Webb instruments will use to study the universe
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,
How engineers will calibrate James Webb’s 4 instruments
With its mirrors and instruments all fully aligned, Webb is undertaking the next big step in getting ready for science: Commissioning the instruments.
James Webb Space Telescope to feature on new U.S. stamps
A new stamp celebrating the most powerful space telescope ever built will be issued by the United States Postal Service later this year.
James Webb Space Telescope fully aligned and capturing crisp images
NASA has shared an image showing the sharpness check of all of Webb's instruments, showing that they are all crisp and properly focused.
James Webb’s mirrors are almost, but not quite, cooled
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.
James Webb researcher on how telescope will investigate exoplanet atmospheres
A researcher who will be using the James Webb Space Telescope shares how they will investigate exoplanet atmospheres.
James Webb Space Telescope has gone cold, but that’s good
Almost four months after launch, the James Webb Space Telescope has just taken a big step toward making its first observations of deep space.
One of James Webb’s first targets is Jupiter. Here’s why
The James Webb Space Telescope is often called the successor to Hubble, and is built to peer into deep space -- so why is NASA aiming it at Jupiter?
James Webb’s MIRI instrument about to face most daunting challenge yet
NASA has shared an update on the process of getting James Webb's MIRI instrument down to temperature and ready for alignment.
Three of James Webb’s four instruments are now aligned
The long process of getting the James Webb Space Telescope ready to begin collecting science data continues, and the Webb team has met another goal.
James Webb’s MIRI instrument has both a heater and a cooler
The long process of getting the James Webb Space Telescope ready for science operations continues, with the ongoing alignment of three of its instruments.
James Webb begins aligning 3 of its instruments
With James Webb Space Telescope's mirrors aligned with its first instrument, now the team need to work on aligning the other three instruments,
Image of James Webb snapped by the Gaia observatory
The Gaia observatory was recently able to snap a picture of the James Webb observatory in its orbit at L2.
James Webb Space Telescope team delivers best possible news
The James Webb Space Telescope team has reported on its efforts to align the observatory's mirror, confirming that it's performing beyond expectations.
James Webb researcher reveals how it will investigate the early universe
A researcher working with the James Webb Space Telescope has shared information about how it will look back in time at some of the earliest stars and galaxies.