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James Webb's first images: Unveiling the mysteries of the universe

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16 April 2023

James Webb's first images
Unveiling the mysteries of the universe

Image of the assembly of the James Webb Telescope© NASA

Exploring the depths of our universe through the lens of the world's most powerful satellite.

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope was launched in 2021 and is the most powerful and complex telescope ever built.

Its advanced technologies and large mirror allow it to capture stunning images of the universe in infrared light, revealing important details about objects in space.

One of the key features of the telescope is its 6.5-metre diameter primary mirror, which is over 100 times larger than that of the Hubble Telescope. This allows it to capture more light and produce higher-resolution images.

The telescope also uses advanced technology to observe the universe in infrared light, which can reveal important details about objects that are hidden by dust clouds. Its complex system of mirrors and instruments works together to create high-quality images.

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“Cosmic Cliffs” in the Carina Nebula - © NASA

The James Webb Space Telescope is located at a point in space called the second Lagrange point, about 932,000 miles from Earth.

Where it will continue to capture stunning images of the universe that are impossible to see from Earth, making discoveries and taking space exploration to new heights.

Compared to weather satellites, which primarily focus on monitoring the Earth's weather patterns and climate, the James Webb Space Telescope is designed to observe deep space objects, including galaxies, stars, and exoplanets.

Its larger primary mirror allows it to capture more light and provide higher-resolution images of distant objects.

Additionally, being positioned in space at a much greater distance from Earth enables it to capture clearer images without atmospheric interference.

The James Webb Space Telescope is truly a marvel of modern technology, taking space exploration to new heights and making ground-breaking discoveries about the universe.

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