First Images From NASA’s Webb Space Telescope Coming Soon
Early alignment imagery has already demonstrated the unprecedented sharpness of Webb’s infrared view.
As the largest and most complex observatory ever launched into space, Webb has been going through a six-month period of preparation before it can begin science work.
Creating Webb’s First Images
Deciding what Webb should look at first has been a project more than five years in the making.
Once each of Webb’s instruments has been calibrated, tested, and given the green light by its science and engineering teams, he first images and spectroscopic observations will be made.
What Will We See?
While careful planning for Webb’s first full-color images has been underway for a long time, the new telescope is so powerful....
that it is difficult to predict exactly how the first images will look.Early alignment imagery has already demonstrated the unprecedented sharpness of Webb’s infrared view.
However, these new images will be the first in full color and the first to showcase Webb’s full science capabilities.
In addition to imagery, Webb will be capturing spectroscopic data – detailed information astronomers can read in light.
Release date
NASA with ESA (European Space Agency) and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), release its first full-color images and spectroscopic data on July 12, 2022.
What’s Next?
After capturing its first images, Webb’s scientific observations will begin, continuing to explore the mission’s key science themes.
Credit: NASA
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