First exoplanet targets recommended for Webb observation - SpaceFlight Insider


3/27/2022 12:00:00 AM3 years 1 month ago
by Laurel Kornfeld

Now that the James Webb Space Telescope's primary mirror has been aligned successfully, scientists are identifying the first exoplanets for observation.

Size comparison of Kepler-442b with Earth. This is a potential candidate for first exoplanet observation by the James Webb Space Telescope. Credit: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User_talk: Helgo… [+3613 chars]

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