3 ways James Webb is changing how we look at the universe
For all intents and purposes, the James Webb Space Telescope is a modern marvel. It is the most powerful space telescope that humanity has ever …
James Webb Space Telescope
Astronomers discovered metal-rich galaxies hiding in early Webb observations
Astronomers inspecting an image of an early galaxy taken by James Webb have discovered something intriguing at the galaxy’s outer edge. That discovery appeared like …
7 things you didn’t know about the James Webb Space Telescope
The James Webb Space Telescope is a modern marvel when it comes to the hardware and equipment that makes this space-based observatory work. While you …
James Webb photographs cosmic mirage of a galaxy far, far away
The James Webb Space Telescope continues to peer into the recesses of our universe. One of its latest images takes advantage of a cosmic effect …
James Webb discovered massive galaxies that astronomers say shouldn’t exist
The James Webb Space Telescope has made a shocking discovery. According to a new paper published in the journal Nature, astronomers have discovered enormous distant …
James Webb peered deep into the hearts of nearby spiral galaxies
NASA’s James Webb space telescope has peered deep into the hearts of nearby spiral galaxies to get a better look at star formation. The new …
James Webb captures most detailed view yet of Pandora’s Cluster
Astronomers have finally unveiled the latest deep field image captured by James Webb, offering the most detailed view of Pandora’s Cluster yet. The cluster, which …
James Webb telescope found a galaxy like the Milky Way 9 billion years in the past
Astronomers have discovered what could very well be the Milky Way’s long-lost twin. The newly discovered galaxy is located 9 billion light-years from Earth and …
Astronomers found the source of a mysterious distant light in space
Scientists discovered a mysterious light in what they previously believed was a darker region of space. The light, which James Webb picked up, was initially …
James Webb spots asteroid, its tiniest observed object yet
James Webb has spotted an asteroid the size of the Roman Colosseum. Astronomers say that the 300 – 650 foot asteroid is part of our …
James Webb photographed a billion-year-old spiral galaxy
The European Space Agency’s (ESA) January Image of the Month features a spectacular picture taken by the Webb Space Telescope. The image features several bright …
James Webb Space Telescope just showed us a space cloud’s frozen heart
The James Webb Space Telescope has wasted no time giving us new, beautiful images to look at. The latest image was released as part of …
James Webb found water ice in the rings of an asteroid
Originally discovered in 1997, the asteroid Chariklo is too far away for any of our current space telescopes to properly observe it or take images …
James Webb Space Telescope just hit a software glitch
James Webb has hit a software glitch. The newly minted telescope has only been in service for a little over six months, but it has …
James Webb Space Telescope discovers its first Earth-sized exoplanet
Webb has discovered its first exoplanet. The new Webb exoplanet clocks in at just 99 percent the diameter of Earth. NASA announced the discovery on …
James Webb telescope found distant galaxies that look just like the Milky Way
The Milky Way is a spectacular galaxy, not just because it is home to our solar system but also because of its bar-like design. Now, …
James Webb telescope spotted a massive shockwave traveling at over 1 million mph
Stephan’s Quintet was one of the targets of the first James Webb images that marked the brand-new telescope’s first observations. Now, the quintet is at …
Stunning galactic merger captured by James Webb
Galaxies are always evolving. Even our own Milky Way has evolved over the years, with astronomers recently discovering the ancient heart of our galaxy. Sometimes, …
The best James Webb images of 2022
It has been over a year since the James Webb Space Telescope left Earth behind and began its mission to observe the deepest reaches of …
James Webb image unveils young stars developing in the Carina Nebula
The Cosmic Cliffs were one of the first James Webb images that we were given when NASA’s newest space telescope started sharing photos and data. …
James Webb has now observed galaxies from the dawn of our universe
The universe is massive and constantly expanding. At least, that’s the general idea presented by astronomers. And, with so many unknowns about our early universe, …
James Webb telescope breakthrough lets us ‘see’ dark matter
Dark matter is one of the biggest mysteries of the universe. We’re pretty sure it exists, in fact, we’re pretty sure that it makes up …
Saturn’s moon Titan looks just like Earth in this incredible James Webb image
Titan has always been an intriguing satellite. Not only is this moon that orbits Saturn believed to be intricate and complex, but it also looks …
James Webb captures most detailed image of Pillars of Creation ever
The James Webb space telescope continues to dazzle space lovers with its spectacular views of the cosmos. The latest image shared by the team at …
NASA reveals plans to help James Webb avoid micrometeoroids
Back in June, NASA reported that a micrometeoroid had hit the James Webb space telescope. Later, the space agency confirmed that the small space debris …
James Webb peels back the mysteries of the early universe in newest image
James Webb’s first scientific observations are already helping scientists peel back the mysteries of the early universe. Since its launch and the beginning of its …
James Webb captures breathtaking fiery hourglass feeding a newly birthed star
James Webb has captured yet another breathtaking image of our universe. The new image, which NASA shared on Wednesday, is that of the dark cloud …
Dazzling dwarf galaxy photo shows how incredible the Webb telescope truly is
Space is infinitely bigger than you could possibly imagine. And, while the way that the universe expands is still a mystery to scientists, we continue …
James Webb prepares for Saturn observations after fixing glitch
Earlier this year, NASA announced that it was investigating issues with James Webb’s Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI). This instrument plays a key role in Webb’s observations, …
James Webb captures never-before-seen view of the Pillars of Creation
James Webb has captured a new image of the Pillars of Creation, giving us an even more detailed look at the gas structures that make …
