James Webb Space Telescope
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![A side-by-side view of the Ring Nebula, imaged by the JWST.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/p8gwFxXVctNbw4M6qQjQgR-320-80.jpg)
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.
![It might not look like much but this glowing orange blob is one of the most important galaxies in recent astronomical history](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BXaaDGsuaPskUhwHeVAtbg-320-80.png)
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.
![A view of dozens of distant galaxies in deep space, with a zoomed-in view of one.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kMtze2AKumyMNR64bkHqwQ-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Various warped galaxies are seen as elongated lines, loops, arcs and smudges against the background of space. The JWST's iconic diffraction spikes are seen toward the center-right of the image.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3HYofrQfaTuYk72eQMqXMm-320-80.png)
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.
![a pink and green cloud of gas in space](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KdCMjMjCLvwTHiiJ3UHMVT-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Various warped galaxies are seen as elongated lines, loops, arcs and smudges against the background of space. The JWST's iconic diffraction spikes are seen toward the center-right of the image.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3HYofrQfaTuYk72eQMqXMm-320-80.png)
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.
![A dense field of stars and dust in NGC 6822 seen by the James Webb Space Telescope.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tmvGKezSdeeGRqmx3dj48M-320-80.png)
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.
![a galaxy shaped like a question mark against a dense field of stars and galaxies](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2CMjyrR5o5swNJDyBiqw6a-320-80.jpg)
James Webb Space Telescope spies giant cosmic question mark in deep space (photo)
By Brett Tingley published
The James Webb Space Telescope spied a cosmic question mark in deep space while observing two young stars located more than 1,000 light-years from Earth.
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