James Webb Telescope Images 2022

The James Webb Space Telescope is a large infrared telescope with a 6.5-meter primary mirror. The telescope was launched atop an Ariane 5 rocket on December 25, 2021. The Webb telescope is the premier space-based observatory for the next decade, serving thousands of astronomers worldwide. It will study every phase in the history of our Universe, ranging from the first luminous glows after the Big Bang, to the formation of solar systems capable of supporting life on planets like Earth, and to the evolution of our own Solar System. The following collection consists of images publicly released as of November 16th, 2022. Enjoy! #JamesWebb