The James Webb Space Telescope observed an interstellar object passing through our solar system.
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Updated Jun 29
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What happened
The James Webb Space Telescope observed an interstellar object passing through our solar system.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- JWST captured high-resolution images of M82/Cigar Galaxy, alongside general gains influenced by the Clean Air Act.Sub-event
3I/ATLAS passed near Earth, confirming its non-solar, hyperbolic trajectory.1 source
JWST observed an interstellar object passing through the solar system.1 source
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The entities involved
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James Webb Space Telescope
NASA/ESA/CSA space telescope launched in 2021
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Earth
third planet from the Sun in the Solar System
Related events
- Both the James Webb Space Telescope and Albert Einstein are noted for representing major scientific advancements.
- BAE Systems supported the Webb and Hubble missions, coinciding with the launch of the Roman Telescope from Kennedy Space Center.
- The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is a sister telescope to the James Webb Space Telescope, utilizing cutting-edge instruments built by JPL, where Alina Kiessling is a research scientist.
- The American Astronomical Society held its annual meeting in Salt Lake City, where JWST data was honored and funded by the New York Community Trust.