Webb Detects Water Vapor Just Hanging Out in Space in a Fascinating Star’s Goldilocks Zone
In a fascinating star system 370 light-years from Earth, scientists studying with the James Webb Space Telescope have found…
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Tomorrow the James Webb Telescope Will Show the World What It Can Do
In just over 24 hours, the James Webb Space Telescope’s first images will be shown to the public. On…
Here’s What the James Webb Telescope Will Look at First When Operational In Late June
PICTURED: Illustration showing what exoplanet 55 Cancri e could look like, based on current understanding of the planet. PC: ILLUSTRATION:…
James Webb Space Telescope Fully-Focused—Ready for First Images
The James Webb Space Telescope has finally finished aligning its giant gold mirrors which will ensure that all the…
Science Marks Milestone of 5,000th Exoplanet Discovered
Story at a glance… 5,000 planets outside of our solar system have been discovered. The science has advanced rapidly…
A Christmas Miracle: James Webb Space Telescope Was Launched and is Working
PICTURED: Ariane 5 with the James Webb Space Telescope launches from ELA-3 in French Guiana. PC: ESA. Story at…
Most Powerful Space Telescope Ever Nears Launch Date: Promises to Unravel Deepest Secrets of the Universe
PICTURED: The fully assembled James Webb Space Telescope with its sunshield and unitized pallet structures that fold up around…