NASA Reveals First Full-Color Image from James Webb Space Telescope

The largest and most complex space observatory officially begins operations.

Monday, July 11, 2022 at 06:50 PM ET

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The first image released from the James Webb Space Telescope shows a deep field view taken by Webb’s Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam). It’s a composite made from images at different wavelengths, totaling 12.5 hours. [Courtesy: NASA]

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President Biden unveiled the first full-color image from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), a breathtaking deep-field view revealing countless distant stars and galaxies, extending humanity's view further back in cosmic history.
The JWST, described as history's largest and most complex space observatory, is designed to explore every phase of cosmic history and enhance understanding of the universe's origins.
This image release, over six months after its launch, marks the official beginning of the international JWST project's scientific operations, with more images expected soon.

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President Joe Biden proudly displayed the first full-color image from the James Webb Space Telescope—history’s largest and most complex space observatory—Monday at the White House.

With assistance from Vice President Kamala Harris and NASA administrator Bill Nelson, Biden unveiled the image more than six months after the telescope rocketed into space. The breathtaking image, showing countless stars and galaxies, drew applause during the event which was broadcast live on NASA TV.

NASA Reveals First Full-Color Image from James Webb Space Telescope

The largest and most complex space observatory officially begins operations.

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