James Webb Space Telescope Archives

New Super-Earth Found Less Than 20 Light-Years Away in Habitable Zone

Super-Earth less than 20 light-years away is an exciting lead in the search for life - Space

Astronomers discover a Super-Earth exoplanet less than 20 light-years away orbiting in its star’s habitable zone. Learn why this proximity makes it a prime target for the search for life.

Cosmic ‘Red Dots’: Webb Solves Early Universe Galaxy Mystery

What happened to those 'little red dots' Webb observed? - Phys.org

New Webb research confirms mysterious ‘red dots’ are young, massive, dusty galaxies from the early universe. Discover how NIRSpec unveiled this cosmic secret.

Sharpening the James Webb Telescope’s Vision: A Million-Kilometer Alignment

How we sharpened the James Webb telescope's vision from a million kilometers away - Phys.org

Discover how scientists precisely aligned the James Webb Space Telescope’s mirrors from 1.5 million km away, unlocking its incredible cosmic vision. Learn about the seven-step process and its impact on astronomy.