The 10 Best James Webb Space Telescope Photos (So Far)
The James Webb Space Telescope just celebrated its second birthday, having started service on July 12, 2022. Here are Webb's 10 best photos so far to mark the occasion.
The Best James Webb Space Telescope Photos of 2023
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has wrapped up its first full year of scientific operations, and beyond "breaking" cosmology, the telescope has also delivered some of the most spectacular photos of deep space ever seen.
Photographer Spends 15 Years Capturing the Construction of the James Webb Space Telescope
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) was 30 years in the making and now as it orbits the Sun delivering incredible imagery of the Universe a photographer who documented its construction has revealed his jaw-dropping pictures.
James Webb Image of Ring Nebula Looks Like an Epic Sports Stadium
A new James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) image of the Ring Nebula that boasts an exquisite green looks like a sports stadium lit up at night at first glance.
Netflix Drops Trailer for Documentary About James Webb Space Telescope
Netflix unveiled its trailer for an upcoming documentary about the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) that will mark the groundbreaking camera's one-year anniversary.
These Are James Webb Space Telescope’s First Images of Saturn
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured its first, raw images of Saturn that show the planet's famous rings in stunning, new detail.
45,000 Galaxies Sparkle in New James Webb Telescope Photo
"Among the most fundamental questions in astronomy is: How did the first stars and galaxies form?" NASA writes. The James Webb Space Telescope hasn't been in space long, but it's already delivering critical insights into this monumental question.
’60 Minutes’ Investigates Deep Space and the James Webb Space Telescope
Since NASA shared the first five images from the James Webb Space Telescope last July, astronomers have been busy using the telescope to study the cosmos and uncover new information about the origins of the universe. Scott Pelley took a closer look at Webb and its images in the most recent episode of "60 Minutes."
James Webb Photographs Ancient, Massive Galaxies That Shouldn’t Exist
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has been used to identify six galaxies that potentially emerged extremely early in the universe’s history and are so massive they should not be possible under the current cosmological theory.
New Documentary Helps Wrap Your Mind Around James Webb’s Photos
Following the success of the "Ultimate Space Telescope" documentary, PBS's science series NOVA has released a second film titled "New Eye on the Universe" that aims to provide a better understanding of how James Webb is deepening the understanding of the universe.
James Webb Spots the Building Blocks of Life in a Dark Molecular Cloud
The James Webb Space Telescope has been used to identify a wide range of frozen gasses in a molecular cloud -- namely carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur molecules -- which are the building blocks of habitable worlds.
The Best Images Taken by the James Webb Space Telescope in 2022
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) blasted off into space on December 25, 2021. Since then readers have been treated to a series of stunning images of the cosmos.
James Webb Captures a New Star Forming in a ‘Fiery Hourglass’
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured a protostar that was previously hidden from other space telescopes in a dark cloud known as L1527. The photo reveals what appears as a "fiery hourglass" and gives astronomers insight into a new star's formation.
Glitch in James Webb’s Mid-Infrared Camera Has Been Fixed
A mechanical issue that took the James Webb Space Telescope's Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) offline on August 24 has been resolved and the camera has resumed full operation.
James Webb Captures Incredible 122MP Photo of the Pillars of Creation
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST or Webb) has captured a massive and stunningly detailed photo of the Pillars of Creation, a celestial region that gives birth to new stars.
James Webb Telescope Captures Cosmic Dust ‘Fingerprint’
A fascinating new image captured by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) captures 17 dust rings that resemble a fingerprint created by a rare type of star.
Combined Power: Chandra’s X-Ray Data Added to James Webb’s Photos
X-ray data from NASA's Chandra Observatory has been combined with the infrared data captured by the James Webb Space Telescope to create new composites that make the most of each's data gathering capabilities.
James Webb and Hubble Caught Detailed Photos of the DART Impact
The James Webb Space Telescope and the Hubble Space Telescope both managed to capture detailed images of the impact of the planetary defense Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART). It is the first time that Webb and Hubble have simultaneously observed the same celestial target.
James Webb Reveals the ‘Bones’ of Galaxy Also Captured by Hubble
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured a mid-infrared image of the spiral galaxy IC 5332, which shows an entirely different view compared to what Hubble is able to see of the same region.
James Webb Telescope Captures Clear Photo of Neptune’s Rings and Moons
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured a photo of Neptune that displays the clearest view of the planet's rings in more than 30 years.
One of the James Webb Telescope’s Cameras is Having a Mechanical Issue
NASA has paused the use of one of the modes on the James Webb Space Telescope's (JWST) Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) due to what it describes as "increased friction" that occurs during its setup phase ahead of new observations.
James Webb Captures Massive 123MP Photo of the Tarantula Nebula
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured a stunning mosaic image of the Tarantula Nebula that stretches 240 light-years across and includes tens of thousands of never-before-seen young stars that were not visible with previous telescopes.
James Webb Telescope’s Deep Field Photo is Being Used to Spread Malware
One of the first five photos to be taken by the James Webb Space Telescope is being used by malicious actors to spread malware, as identified by securities analytics platform Securonix.
James Webb Telescope Captures its First Photo of a Distant Planet
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured its first direct image of a planet outside the Solar System. This exoplanet is a gas giant that has six to 12 times the mass of Jupiter and is relatively young: between 15 and 20 million years old.
NASA Turns James Webb Telescope’s First Photos Into Music
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) team has translated some of the telescope's first photos into music. Called sonification, the goal is to make the JWST's image and data understandable through sound to help listeners create their own mental images.
Then and Now: First Jupiter Photo vs James Webb’s Latest Shot
Astronomer Jasmine Singh has shared a fascinating comparison of the earliest photograph ever taken of Jupiter and the most recent James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) image of the planet.
James Webb’s Captures Mesmerizing Photo of the ‘Phantom Galaxy’
The James Webb Space Telescope's (JWST) mid-infrared instrument (MIRI) has been used to capture a gorgeous and mesmerizing photo of the heart of galaxy M74, also known as the Phantom Galaxy.
Mosaic of 690 James Webb Photos is Largest Galaxy Survey Ever Made
A team of scientists has leveraged the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to produce a massive mosaic of space made up of 690 photos. The image covers an area of the sky about eight times as large as the telescope's first deep field image released on July 12.
James Webb Space Telescope Captures Jupiter’s Dazzling Auroras
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has aimed its impressive camera system relatively close to home and captured a pair of gorgeous photos of Jupiter's auroras.
Video Puts Into Perspective How Far Away James Webb’s Camera Can See
The European Space Agency (ESA) has published a video that puts into perspective just how far away the latest target of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), the Cartwheel Galaxy, is.