What did James Webb Discover ?
James E Webb - NASA Administrator
When it comes to unraveling the mysteries of our vast universe, few names stand out like that of James Webb. As an eminent astronomer and the namesake of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), his contributions to space exploration have been monumental. In the article below, we delve into the remarkable discoveries made by James Webb and shed light on the revolutionary findings that await us with the launch of the JWST. James Webb was an extraordinary figure whose contributions to space exploration have left an indelible mark on our understanding of the universe. Serving as the second Administrator of NASA, Webb played a pivotal role in shaping America's ambitious endeavors in space during the pivotal years of the Apollo program.
Since its launch in December 2021, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has been pushing the boundaries of astronomical exploration, capturing the imaginations of scientists and space enthusiasts alike. Over the past year, from July 2022 to May 2023, the JWST has unveiled a series of awe-inspiring discoveries, revolutionizing our understanding of the universe. In this article, we will take a chronological journey through the remarkable findings made by the JWST during this period, shedding light on the mysteries of our cosmos.
Here is the chronological list of all the discoveries made by James Webb Space Telescope as of now.
James Webb Telescope Discoveries in May 2023
05-15-2023 - Webb Telescope finds water around Comet 238P/Read in Main Asteroid Belt. Full article here
05-10-2023 - James Webb Space Telescope Reveals Mysterious "Mini-Neptune" Planet with Steamy Atmosphere. Full article here
05-08-2023 - Webb's Search for Fomalhaut's Asteroid Belt Unveils Stunning Discoveries. Full article here
05-01-2023 - Webb Telescope discovers hints of water vapor in atmosphere of exoplanet GJ 486 b. Full article here
James Webb Telescope Discoveries in April 2023
04-24-2023 - James Webb Space Telescope Uncovers Epic Prequel to Enormous Galaxy Cluster. Full article here
04-17-2023 - James Webb Space Telescope Captures Stunning Image of Arp 220. Full article here
04-07-2023 - Webb Telescope reveals Mesmerizing Image of Cassiopeia A Supernova Remnant. Full article here
04-06-2023 - James Webb Telescope Reveals Unprecedented Image of Uranus and its Features. Full article here
James Webb Telescope Discoveries in March 2023
03-28-2023 - James Webb Telescope Reveals Gravitational Lens Magnified Cosmic Seahorse. Full article here
03-27-2023 - James Webb Telescope measures temperature of rocky exoplanet TRAPPIST-1b. Full article here
03-22-2023 - Swirling, Gritty Clouds on exoplanet VHS 1256 b Spotted by Webb Telescope. Full article here
03-14-2023 - James Webb Space Telescope Captures Stunning Image of WR 124 star. Full article here
James Webb Telescope Discoveries in February 2023
02-28-2023 - Webb observes galaxy cluster RX J2129 triply lens supernova hosting galaxy. Full article here
02-22-2023 - Stunning New Image of Globular Cluster M92 Released by Webb Telescope. Full article here
02-16-2023 - Webb Telescope reveals images of NGC 1365, NGC 1433 and NGC 7496. Full article here
02-15-2023 - Webb Image shows unprecedented details of Pandora’s Cluster Abell 2744. Full article here
02-06-2023 - James Webb Telescope discovers very small main belt Asteroid. Full article here
James Webb Telescope Discoveries in January 2023
01-31-2023 - Webb Telescope shows spiral galaxy LEDA 2046648 in unprecedented details. Full article here
01-25-2023 - James Webb Space Telescope Observes Astonishing Ring System of Chariklo Asteroid. Full article here
01-23-2023 - New James Webb Discovery find Complex Organic Molecules in Pre-Stellar Ice. Full article here
01-11-2023 - Webb Discovers Star Formation in Dusty Ribbons of a star cluster NGC 346. Full article here
01-10-2023 - Composite image of Tarantula Nebula from Chandra and Webb data released. Full article here
01-09-2023 - Webb Telescope Discovers Connections Between Nearby and Faraway Galaxies. Full article here
James Webb Telescope Discoveries in December 2022
21-21-2022 - James Webb Telescope reveals a star studded cosmic wreath in NGC 7469. Full article here
12-01-2022 - The Largest moon of Saturn known as Titan imaged by the Webb Telescope. Full article here
James Webb Telescope Discoveries in November 2022
11-30-2022 - James Webb Telescope captures merging galaxy pair II ZW 96. Full article here
11-22-2022 - Webb reveals molecular and chemical portrait of Wasp - 39b atmosphere. Full article here
11-17-2022 - Webb discovers oldest galaxies in this image of Abell 2744 galaxy cluster. Full article here
11-16-2022 - Webb reveals protostar features within the dark cloud L1527. Full article here
11-09-2022 - Webb image shows Wolf–Lundmark–Melotte a dwarf galaxy full of stars. Full article here
James Webb Telescope Discoveries in October 2022
10-28-2022 - Eerie picture from Webb uncovers dusty structure in Pillars of Creation. Full article here
10-26-2022 - Webb image of MACS0647 provides unprecedented details on early universe. Full article here
10-25-2022 - Webb Captures IC 1623 a pair of merging galaxies. Full article here
10-20-2022 - Dense Cosmic Knot Found by Webb Telescope in the Early Universe. Full article here
10-19-2022 - Stellar Nursery of The Pillars of Creation revealed by James Webb Telescope. Full article here
10-12-2022 - Cosmic fingerprint around Wolf Rayet 140 revealed by James Webb Telescope. Full article here
10-05-2022 - James Webb Telescope image highlights galaxy pair VV 191, discovers a lensed galaxy. Full article here
James Webb Telescope Discoveries in September 2022
09-27-2022 - James Webb Telescope shows spiral galaxy IC 5332 in unprecedented details. Full article here
09-21-2022 - Neptune with its distinct rings seen through James Webb Telescope. Full article here
09-19-2022 - First images of red planet Mars released by James Webb Telescope. Full article here
09-12-2022 - Intricate Details of Orion Nebula revealed by James Webb Telescope. Full article here
09-06-2022 - Tarantula Nebula image produced by James Webb Telescope. Full article here
09-01-2022 - James Webb Discovery - First Direct Image of Exoplanet - HIP 65426 b. Full article here
James Webb Telescope Discoveries in August 2022
08-25-2022 - James Webb Discovery - First Evidence of Carbon Dioxide on an Exoplanet. Full article here
08-22-2022 - James Webb Telescope captures images of Jupiter in great detail. Full article here
08-02-2022 - James Webb Space Telescope produces detailed image of Cartwheel Galaxy. Full article here
James Webb Telescope Discoveries in July 2022
07-12-2022 - First set of James Webb Telescope's images of Unseen Universe. Full article here
07-11-2022 - Webb’s First Deep Field image of SMACS 0723 revealed by President Joe Biden. Full article here
07-06-2022 - Fine Guidance Sensor test image acquired in parallel with NIRCam imaging of the star HD147980. Full article here