Alien planet with metallic clouds resembles 'a giant mirror in space'
It is a planet astronomers say probably should not even exist.
Fri Jul 14 2023
Galaxies spotted by Webb telescope rewrite understanding of early universe
Astronomers said data obtained by the telescope reveals what appear to be six big galaxies as mature as our Milky Way.
Sat Feb 25 2023
The final frontier? Just a slice of Spanish sausage
A red ball of spicy fire with luminous patches glowing menacingly against a black background.
Sat Aug 06 2022
Biden unveils Webb space telescope's first full-color image of distant galaxies
The image showcased by Biden and NASA chief Bill Nelson showed the 4.6 billion-year-old galaxy cluster named SMACS 0723.
Tue Jul 12 2022
In detecting alien life on a faraway planet, methane may be the key
Methane is one of the few gases that should be readily detectable using the James Webb Space Telescope.
Tue Mar 29 2022
NASA's new space telescope reaches destination in solar orbit
Webb arrived at its gravitational parking spot in orbit around the sun on Monday, almost 1 million miles from Earth.
Tue Jan 25 2022
James Webb telescope sets off on million-mile voyage
The world's most powerful space telescope blasted off into orbit, headed to an outpost 1.5 million kilometres from Earth.
Sun Dec 26 2021
NASA's revolutionary new space telescope due for launch from French Guiana
If all goes according to plan, the 14,000-pound instrument will be released from the French-built rocket after a 26-minute ride into space.
Sat Dec 25 2021