James Webb Space Telescope

the work

Cosmic Cliffs

High-resolution galaxy images captured by NASA's state-of-the-art James Webb Space Telescope have revealed for the first time a previously unseen star-birth region, the "Cosmic Cliffs," in the Carina Nebula . This rapid stage of star formation has been difficult to capture, but the extreme imaging capabilities of the James Webb Space Telescope have made it possible to capture these fascinating phenomena.

James Webb Space Telescope Biography

• December 25, 2021: Launch
• July 2022: First full-color images and spectroscopic data released
• Currently in operation: Observations continue at Lagrangian point L2, approximately 1.5 million km from Earth.

Representative images

• Cosmic Cliffs (2022)

The significance and impact of the Hubble images

The James Webb Space Telescope specializes in infrared observations, enabling it to observe the interior of star-forming regions without being obstructed by dust or gas. This allows it to capture previously unseen scenes of star birth, providing valuable data for elucidating the process of the evolution of the universe.

The image of "Cosmic Cliff" has impressed people all over the world with its beauty and power, and has increased interest in space. This image is a very important resource for visually understanding how stars are born and grow .

The James Webb Space Telescope has opened a new era in astronomy and is a powerful tool for unlocking the mysteries of the universe , and its incredible observational capabilities will continue to provide us with new insights into the universe.