Webb Telescope’s First Image of Galaxy Cluster SMACS 0723 Unveiled, Astronomers Call It Remarkable

Thread starter Chris K
Start date Sep 3, 2023

Chris K

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Sep 3, 2023

Sep 3, 2023

US President Joe Biden released the first images of the James Webb Space Telescope, showcasing galaxy cluster SMACS 0723. Astronomers around the world poured in their reactions to the images, calling it “remarkable”. Webb's primary imager NIRCam has brought these faint background galaxies into focus.

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Webb Telescope’s First Image of Galaxy Cluster SMACS 0723 Unveiled, Astronomers Call It Remarkable

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