March 13, 2023
This week, James Webb Telescope is scheduled to observe the following objects - NAME-LMC, HUYA, J160810+352809, J1608-BACKGROUND, 2001FZ173, NGC5728, NGC5728-BKG, NGC2506CAT20228417E, NGC-6397, HD-35929, 2MASS-05371849-1452351, WASP-17, P177D, HOPS370-SPECTROSCOPY, HOPS370-BACKGROUND, HH26IRS-THERM, HH26IRS-THERM-SKY, RCMA, HD-95086, HD-95086-BACKGOUND, HD-310459, HD-310459-BACKGROUND, HOPS153-SPECTROSCOPY, HOPS153-BACKGROUND, HOPS68-THERM, HOPS68-THERM-SKY, CRAB-NEBULA-BKG, CRAB-NEBULA-FIL1, CRAB-NEBULA-FIL2, 2MASS-12114924+5856270, P1-GO-2674-FINAL-CAT, P2-GO-2674-FINAL-CAT, P3-GO-2674-FINAL-CAT, GALCEN, TYC-7380-1046-1, BETA-PIC, ALPHA-PIC, CENA-NUC-NIRSPEC, 2MASS-15501738+0952319, SPIRITS19Q, SPIRITS19Q-BKGD, J1525+4303, J1512+4422, FGS-LAMP-FLAT-A, FGS-LAMP-FLAT-B, GAMA-100033, HD37962-WBKG, HD37962-BKG, CLOUDEF-CENTER, CENA-NUC, CENA-BACKGR, 2003MW12 as per the schedule published here.
NAME-LMC: This acronym stands for the Large Magellanic Cloud, which is a satellite galaxy of our Milky Way. The LMC is located about 160,000 light-years from us, and it is visible to the naked eye from the Southern Hemisphere. The James Webb Telescope will observe the LMC to study its star formation activity, as well as the chemical composition and physical properties of its interstellar medium.
HUYA: Huya is a trans-Neptunian object located in the Kuiper Belt, a region beyond Neptune that is home to numerous icy bodies. Huya is about 500 kilometers in diameter and has a reddish hue, which suggests that it contains organic compounds. The James Webb Telescope will observe Huya to study its surface composition and to search for signs of water ice and other volatile substances.
J160810+352809: This is the designation for a distant galaxy located about 9 billion light-years from us. The James Webb Telescope will observe this galaxy to study its star formation activity and to search for evidence of supermassive black holes at its center.
J1608-BACKGROUND: This refers to the background radiation observed in the vicinity of the distant galaxy J160810+352809. By studying this background radiation, the James Webb Telescope can learn more about the intergalactic medium and the early universe.
2001FZ173: This is another trans-Neptunian object located in the Kuiper Belt. It has a diameter of about 150 kilometers and is believed to be composed of rock and ice. The James Webb Telescope will observe 2001FZ173 to study its surface features and composition.
NGC5728: NGC5728 is a barred spiral galaxy located about 37 million light-years from us. It has a bright nucleus and numerous spiral arms, and it is known to be actively forming stars. The James Webb Telescope will observe NGC5728 to study its star formation activity, as well as the properties of its interstellar medium.
NGC5728-BKG: This refers to the background radiation observed in the vicinity of NGC5728. By studying this background radiation, the James Webb Telescope can learn more about the interstellar medium and the early universe.
NGC2506CAT20228417E: NGC2506 is an open cluster of stars located in the constellation Monoceros. CAT20228417E is a star located within this cluster. The James Webb Telescope will observe this star to study its properties and to learn more about the evolution of open clusters.
NGC-6397: NGC-6397 is a globular cluster of stars located in the constellation Ara. It is about 7,800 light-years from us and is one of the closest globular clusters to Earth. The James Webb Telescope will observe NGC-6397 to study the properties of its stars and to learn more about the evolution of globular clusters.
HD-35929: HD-35929 is a star located in the constellation Taurus. It is about 300 light-years from us and is a member of a multiple star system. The James Webb Telescope will observe HD-35929 to study its properties and to search for evidence of exoplanets orbiting it.
2MASS-05371849-1452351: This is the designation for a brown dwarf located in the constellation Orion. Brown dwarfs are objects that are too small to sustain nuclear fusion in their cores and thus do not qualify as stars. The James Webb Telescope will observe this brown dwarf to study its properties and to learn more about the formation and evolution of such objects.
WASP-17: This exoplanet system is located about 1,000 light-years away from Earth in the constellation Scorpius. The primary star, WASP-17, is a yellow dwarf star similar to our sun, while the planet, WASP-17b, is a gas giant about twice the size of Jupiter. The James Webb Telescope will study the planet's atmosphere to learn more about its composition and dynamics.
P177D: This object is a white dwarf star located about 300 light-years away from Earth in the constellation Aquarius. It has a surface temperature of around 15,000 Kelvin, making it one of the hottest white dwarfs known. The James Webb Telescope will observe P177D to study its chemical composition and search for evidence of a planetary system.
HOPS370-SPECTROSCOPY: HOPS370 is a young star located in the Orion Nebula, a region of intense star formation located about 1,300 light-years away from Earth. The James Webb Telescope will study HOPS370's spectrum to learn more about its chemical composition and the physical processes that drive star formation.
HOPS370-BACKGROUND: This observation is a control observation to measure the background noise in the vicinity of HOPS370.
HH26IRS-THERM: HH26IRS is a young protostar located in the Orion Nebula. The James Webb Telescope will study its thermal emission to learn more about its physical properties and the early stages of star formation.
HH26IRS-THERM-SKY: This observation is a control observation to measure the background noise in the vicinity of HH26IRS.
RCMA: RCMA stands for "R Coronae Australis," a young star located about 420 light-years away from Earth in the constellation Corona Australis. The James Webb Telescope will observe RCMA to study its physical properties and search for evidence of a planetary system.
HD-95086: HD-95086 is a young star located about 300 light-years away from Earth in the constellation Carina. The James Webb Telescope will observe it to study its physical properties and search for evidence of a planetary system.
HD-95086-BACKGROUND: This observation is a control observation to measure the background noise in the vicinity of HD-95086.
HD-310459: HD-310459 is a binary star system located about 500 light-years away from Earth in the constellation Scorpius. The James Webb Telescope will observe it to study its physical properties and search for evidence of a planetary system.
HD-310459-BACKGROUND: This observation is a control observation to measure the background noise in the vicinity of HD-310459.
HOPS153-SPECTROSCOPY: HOPS153 is a young star located in the Orion Nebula. The James Webb Telescope will study its spectrum to learn more about its chemical composition and the physical processes that drive star formation.
HOPS153-BACKGROUND: This observation is a control observation to measure the background noise in the vicinity of HOPS153.
HOPS68-THERM: HOPS68 is a young protostar located in the Orion Nebula. The James Webb Telescope will study its thermal emission to learn more about its physical properties and the early stages of star formation.
HOPS68-THERM-SKY: This observation is a control observation to measure the background noise in the vicinity of HOPS68.
CRAB-NEBULA-BKG: The Crab Nebula is a supernova remnant located in the constellation Taurus. It is one of the most well-known objects in the night sky and is a popular target for astronomers. The background observations of the Crab Nebula will help astronomers understand the structure and composition of the nebula.
CRAB-NEBULA-FIL1 and CRAB-NEBULA-FIL2: The Crab Nebula also contains filaments of gas and dust that are believed to have been formed by the explosion of the supernova that created the nebula. The Webb telescope will observe these filaments to gain a better understanding of their structure and composition.
2MASS-12114924+5856270: 2MASS-12114924+5856270 is a binary star system located in the constellation Draco. The system consists of two stars that are in close proximity to each other, and the Webb telescope will observe them to study their properties and behavior.
P1-GO-2674-FINAL-CAT, P2-GO-2674-FINAL-CAT, and P3-GO-2674-FINAL-CAT: These are three separate targets that are part of a program known as GO-2674. The Webb telescope will observe them to study various aspects of their properties, such as their composition, temperature, and distance from Earth.
GALCEN: GALCEN is the center of the Milky Way galaxy, and the Webb telescope will observe it to study the stars and gas that are located in this region. This will help astronomers gain a better understanding of the structure and evolution of our galaxy.
TYC-7380-1046-1: TYC-7380-1046-1 is a star located in the constellation Cassiopeia. The Webb telescope will observe it to study its properties, such as its temperature and composition, and to determine its distance from Earth.
BETA-PIC and ALPHA-PIC: Beta Pictoris and Alpha Pictoris are two nearby stars that are known to have planetary systems. The Webb telescope will observe them to study the properties of their planets and the dust and gas that surrounds them.
CENA-NUC-NIRSPEC: CENA-NUC-NIRSPEC is a region located near the center of the nearby galaxy Centaurus A. The Webb telescope will observe this region to study the stars and gas that are located there, and to gain a better understanding of the processes that are responsible for the formation and evolution of galaxies.
2MASS-15501738+0952319: 2MASS-15501738+0952319 is a binary star system located in the constellation Serpens. The Webb telescope will observe it to study the properties of the stars and the dust and gas that surround them.
SPIRITS19Q and SPIRITS19Q-BKGD: SPIRITS19Q is a supernova located in the galaxy NGC 6946. The Webb telescope will observe it to study the properties of the supernova and the surrounding gas and dust. SPIRITS19Q-BKGD refers to background observations of the same region.
J1525+4303 and J1512+4422: These are two distant galaxies that the Webb telescope will observe to study their properties and the processes that are responsible for their formation and evolution.
FGS-LAMP-FLAT-A and FGS-LAMP-FLAT-B: The Fine Guidance Sensor (FGS) is an instrument on the James Webb Space Telescope that is responsible for accurately pointing the telescope. The FGS is tested using a lamp that produces a uniform light across the field of view. FGS-LAMP-FLAT-A and FGS-LAMP-FLAT-B are two different lamps that the telescope will be observing this week to ensure they are functioning correctly.
GAMA-100033: GAMA-100033 is a distant galaxy that was discovered by the Galaxy And Mass Assembly (GAMA) survey. This galaxy is located approximately 8 billion light-years away from Earth and is notable for its massive size, with a mass estimated to be around 100 billion times that of the Sun. The James Webb Telescope will be observing GAMA-100033 to study its star formation and the properties of its interstellar medium.
HD37962-WBKG and HD37962-BKG: HD37962 is a star located in the constellation of Taurus. The James Webb Telescope will be observing this star, along with its background (HD37962-BKG) and white background (HD37962-WBKG), to calibrate its instruments and ensure accurate measurements. By observing the star and its background, the telescope can account for any signal that may be caused by the telescope itself.
CLOUDEF-CENTER: CLOUDEF-CENTER is a dense cloud of gas and dust located in the Orion Molecular Cloud Complex. This cloud is a region of active star formation and is thought to contain protostars that are in the process of forming. The James Webb Telescope will be observing this cloud to study the properties of the gas and dust within it, as well as to study the process of star formation.
CENA-NUC: CENA-NUC is the central region of the galaxy Centaurus A. This region is thought to contain a supermassive black hole that is actively accreting matter from its surroundings. The James Webb Telescope will be observing CENA-NUC to study the properties of the gas and dust around the black hole, as well as to study the high-energy processes that are occurring in the region.
CENA-BACKGR: CENA-BACKGR is the background region around CENA-NUC. By observing this region, the James Webb Telescope can account for any background signal that may be present in its observations of CENA-NUC.
2003MW12: 2003MW12 is an asteroid that was discovered in 2003. This asteroid is classified as a Near-Earth Object (NEO), which means that its orbit brings it close to the Earth's orbit. The James Webb Telescope will be observing 2003MW12 to study its composition and to gain insights into the early Solar System. Studying NEOs like 2003MW12 can also help us understand the potential risks and opportunities associated with asteroids that may approach Earth in the future.