James Webb Space Telescope
Infrared orbital observatory
The James Webb Space Telescope is a space-based infrared observatory launched in 2021, the largest and most powerful telescope sent into space.
Positioned nearly a million miles from Earth, it captures images of distant galaxies, star formation, and exoplanet atmospheres with unprecedented detail.
Often called JWST or simply Webb: The Webb telescope revealed galaxies from the early universe.
Renowned astronomer's surname
- NASAFederal space exploration bureau
- ESAContinental space organization
- successorOne who replaces another
- upgradeRaise to higher standard
deep field · mirror · optics · astrophysics · spectroscopy · galaxies · nebulae · exoplanets
Loud explosive noise
- redshiftWavelength stretch from recession
- dark matterLightless cosmic mass
- dark energyForce accelerating universal expansion
- cosmic inflationUniverse's first exponential stretch
cosmological · origins · light years · expansion · primordial · epoch · deep space
Worlds orbiting other stars
- atmospheresGaseous layers surrounding celestial bodies
- biosignaturesDetectable signs of life
- spectraBands of separated wavelengths
- water vaporH₂O in gaseous state
methane · carbon dioxide · habitability · star formation · protoplanetary disks · supermassive black holes · quasars · gravitational lensing
Six-edged polygon's form
- deployableReady for field use
- sunshieldVehicle solar protection
- foldingBending something over itself
- unfoldingGradually becoming apparent
alignment · instruments · calibration · attitude control · momentum · solar array · communications · precision
Heat-bearing electromagnetic waves
- spectroscopyStudy of light-matter interaction
- wavelengthsPeak-to-peak distances in waves
- thermalPertaining to warmth
- radiationEnergy propagation through space
spectrum · near-infrared · detectors · filters · photometry · cooling · cryogenics · heat shield
Propulsion-driven spacecraft
- liftoffMoment of ascent
- French GuianaOverseas territory in Amazonia
- deploymentOrganized distribution of resources
- trajectoryPath of moving object
fairing · payload · ESA · countdown · mission control · cruise · insertion · commissioning
Hubble
Renowned astronomer's surname
- NASAFederal space exploration bureau
- ESAContinental space organization
- successorOne who replaces another
upgrade · deep field · mirror · optics · astrophysics · spectroscopy · galaxies · nebulae · exoplanets · ultraviolet
big bang
Loud explosive noise
- redshiftWavelength stretch from recession
- dark matterLightless cosmic mass
- dark energyForce accelerating universal expansion
cosmic inflation · cosmological · origins · light years · expansion · primordial · epoch · deep space
exoplanets
Worlds orbiting other stars
- atmospheresGaseous layers surrounding celestial bodies
- biosignaturesDetectable signs of life
- spectraBands of separated wavelengths
water vapor · methane · carbon dioxide · habitability · star formation · protoplanetary disks · supermassive black holes · quasars · gravitational lensing · deep field
hexagonal
Six-edged polygon's form
- deployableReady for field use
- sunshieldVehicle solar protection
- foldingBending something over itself
unfolding · alignment · instruments · calibration · attitude control · momentum · solar array · communications · precision · assembly
infrared
Heat-bearing electromagnetic waves
- spectroscopyStudy of light-matter interaction
- wavelengthsPeak-to-peak distances in waves
- thermalPertaining to warmth
radiation · spectrum · near-infrared · detectors · filters · photometry · cooling · cryogenics · heat shield · sunshield
rocket
Propulsion-driven spacecraft
- liftoffMoment of ascent
- French GuianaOverseas territory in Amazonia
- deploymentOrganized distribution of resources
trajectory · fairing · payload · ESA · countdown · mission control · cruise · insertion · commissioning · journey
James Webb Space TelescopeX-ray telescope
Instrument detecting high-energy cosmic radiation
James Webb Space Telescopeastrolabe
Ancient altitude-measuring instrument
Hubble Space Telescope · refracting telescope · Stonehenge · ancient astronomy · sundial
James Webb Space Telescopeweather satellite
Spacecraft tracking atmospheric conditions
spy satellite · GPS satellite · microscope · electron microscope · Large Hadron Collider
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