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NASA's Webb telescope captures photos of the asteroid that won't hit Earth in 2032

Associated Press reports: NASA's Webb telescope has captured pictures of the asteroid that caused a stir earlier this year when it topped Earth's hit list. Discovered late last year, the asteroid 2024 YR4.

2025-04-02T14:16:00.117112-07:00

Space.com

Scientists used JWST instruments 'wrong' on purpose to capture direct images of exoplanets

2025-04-01T06:06:07.032359-07:00

Space.com

James Webb Telescope Reveals Neptune's Auroras

2025-03-26T09:47:47.371149-07:00

Associated Press

SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches NASA's SPHEREx and PUNCH Missions

2025-03-11T20:39:57.235561-07:00

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NASA's Webb telescope captures photos of the asteroid that won't hit Earth in 2032

2025-04-02T14:16:00.117112-07:00

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Space.com

Scientists used JWST instruments 'wrong' on purpose to capture direct images of exoplanets

2025-04-01T06:06:07.032359-07:00

Scientists used JWST instruments

Space.com

James Webb Telescope Spots Cosmic Tornado and Overlapping Galaxies The James Webb Space Telescope has unveiled a 'cosmic tornado' resulting from a stellar outflow, alongside a captivating image of two overlapping galaxies forming a striking 'cosmic lens.' These discoveries showcase the telescope's capabilities in studying astronomical phenomena and enhancing our understanding of galaxy formation.

2025-03-28T08:39:44.747325-07:00

James Webb Telescope Spots Cosmic Tornado and Overlapping Galaxies

Reuters

Webb Telescope Uncovers Early Universe's Transition Period Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have detected bright hydrogen emissions from a distant galaxy, indicating a significant transition in the early universe occurred sooner than expected. This discovery provides new insights into the universe's evolution post-'dark ages'.

2025-03-26T14:04:05.364175-07:00

Webb Telescope Uncovers Early Universe's Transition Period

Space.com

James Webb Telescope Reveals Neptune's Auroras The James Webb Space Telescope has captured the first-ever detailed images of auroras on Neptune, unveiling a new frontier in planetary observation. This marks a significant breakthrough in understanding the atmospheric dynamics of the distant ice giant.

2025-03-26T09:47:47.371149-07:00

James Webb Telescope Reveals Neptune's Auroras

Associated Press

Webb Telescope Captures Galactic Alignment and Protostellar Outflow The James Webb Space Telescope has unveiled a fortuitous alignment of a protostellar outflow and a distant spiral galaxy. This cosmic event offers insights into protostellar development while highlighting Webb's capacity to reveal intricate astronomical details with unprecedented clarity.

2025-03-24T13:40:29.348241-07:00

Webb Telescope Captures Galactic Alignment and Protostellar Outflow

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NASA's SPHEREx Telescope to Create 3D Map of 450 Million Galaxies The newly launched SPHEREx space telescope by NASA will perform four complete scans of the celestial sky over two years. This mission aims to create a comprehensive 3D map, offering novel insights into over 450 million galaxies, enhancing our understanding of the universe's structure and evolution.

2025-03-18T06:37:21.163143-07:00

NASA's SPHEREx Telescope to Create 3D Map of 450 Million Galaxies

CBS News

Webb Telescope Captures First CO2 Images in Exoplanet HR 8799 The James Webb Space Telescope has successfully captured the first direct images of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere of giant exoplanets within the HR 8799 system. This scientific breakthrough provides insights into planet formation through core accretion, akin to Jupiter and Saturn in our solar system.

2025-03-17T09:19:35.415444-07:00

Webb Telescope Captures First CO2 Images in Exoplanet HR 8799

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