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James Webb Space Telescope instrument experiences glitch — but observatory remains in 'good health'
By Monisha Ravisetti published
The JWST team announced that a mode of one of the observatory's infrared sensors indicated a reduction in the amount of light registered by the instrument.

James Webb Space Telescope reveals active supermassive black holes were surprisingly rare in early universe
By Robert Lea published
Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers discovered that, between 7 and 10 billion years ago, there were fewer feeding supermassive black holes than previously thought

James Webb Space Telescope offers a mesmerizing look at the Ring Nebula (photos)
By Monisha Ravisetti published
The James Webb Space Telescope strikes again, this time with a beautiful new view of a famous planetary nebula. But don't be fooled — none of this has anything to do with planets.

James Webb Space Telescope confirms 'Maisie's galaxy' is one of the earliest ever seen
By Robert Lea published
The universe's age when Maisie's galaxy was seen by the James Webb Space Telescope has been confirmed, proving that this realm is one of the earliest galaxies ever observed.

Earendel revealed: James Webb Space Telescope lifts veil on the most distant star known in the universe
By Mike Wall published
Thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope, scientists have begun getting the goods on Earendel, the most distant star ever detected.

The James Webb Space Telescope spotlights Einstein's genius. A fellow Holocaust survivor remembers him as a friend
By Elizabeth Howell published
Albert Einstein once mentored fellow Holocaust survivor, Werner Salinger. Decades later, Salinger reminisces as Einstein's galactic theories come to light.

James Webb Space Telescope reveals the colorful Ring Nebula in exquisite detail (photos, video)
By Robert Lea published
The James Webb Space Telescope has imaged the Ring Nebula in vibrant color, presenting one of the most well-known objects in astronomy as it has never been seen before.

James Webb Space Telescope unveils the gravitationally warped galaxies of 'El Gordo'
By Monisha Ravisetti published
The enormous galaxy cluster, El Gordo, has been imaged by Hubble in the past — now, the JWST has offered us a fresh new view.

James Webb Space Telescope captures vibrant details of the Milky Way's galactic neighbor (photo)
By Robert Lea published
A stunning new image from the James Webb Space Telescope shows the Milky Way's neighbor, NGC 6822, glowing green and gold while punctuated by bright red and blue stars, revealing its lack of metal.
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