Webb has cleared milestones such as mirror alignment, testing optics, and complete alignment during these preparations. Since then, Webb has spent months preparing to begin observations. The telescope found home 1.5 million kilometers (930,000 mi) from earth, orbiting the sun. Source: NASA/Desiree StoverĪfter launching on December 25th, 2021, and unfolding in orbit, Webb reached its place in deep space. JWST Testing In Space Simulation Chamber. Science visuals developer Joseph DePasquale. This new high-resolution infrared data, we just won’t know until we see it,” said STScI’s lead “Of course, there are things we are expecting and hoping to see, but with a new telescope and There is no doubt the long wait will be worth it. Early alignment images have demonstrated incredible clarity and These will be the first full-color pictures and the first demonstration of The Webb telescope is so powerful scientists don’t know what to expect from the first images
Webb’s capabilities hold the promise of discoveries so influential scientists aren’t able to predict them. The Webb was built to go places never explored – like the edge of the observable universe and history itself. The James Webb Space Telescope is the result of ambitious goals, years of mission planning,Īnd revolutionary technology. “They are sure to deliver a long-awaited ‘wow’ for astronomers and the public.” Pontoppidan, Webb project scientist at STScI. Instruments and to preview the science mission to come,” stated astronomer Klaus “Our goals for Webb’s first images and data are both to showcase the telescope’s powerful
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