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ESA/Webb shares JWST image library on Bluesky

The James Webb Space Telescope account posts a series of astronomical observations spanning from launch through 2025.

newest coverage 5d agosummary written 6d ago25 pieces1.4k likes & upvotes35 comments Bluesky

What to know

  • ESA/Webb is sharing a comprehensive library of James Webb Space Telescope observations on Bluesky, spanning from the telescope's December 2021 launch through December 2025.
  • The posts showcase diverse astronomical phenomena including galaxy clusters, star formation regions, supernova remnants, and gravitational lensing effects.
  • Stephan's Quintet and NGC 602 observations are drawing the highest engagement on the platform, with 115 and 106 upvotes respectively.
  • The shared images reveal the universe across infrared wavelengths, with observations dating back to the telescope's earliest science observations in mid-2022.

European Space Agency (ESA) JWST account operator on BlueskyJames Webb Space Telescope (JWST) Space observatory

How it unfolded 1 development · click the chart to see its coverage posts

Peak 2 pieces in 3h at Oct 28, 10 PM; 25 pieces over 12 days (25 posts) Oct 27, 10 AM — 1 piece · 1 post — Bluesky 1Oct 27, 1 PM — 1 piece · 1 post — Bluesky 1Oct 27, 4 PM — 1 piece · 1 post — Bluesky 1Oct 27, 7 PM — quietOct 27, 10 PM — quietOct 28, 1 AM — quietOct 28, 4 AM — 1 piece · 1 post — Bluesky 1Oct 28, 7 AM — quietOct 28, 10 AM — quietOct 28, 1 PM — quietOct 28, 4 PM — quietOct 28, 7 PM — 1 piece · 1 post — Bluesky 1Oct 28, 10 PM — 2 pieces · 2 posts — Bluesky 2Oct 29, 1 AM — quietOct 29, 4 AM — quietOct 29, 7 AM — 1 piece · 1 post — Bluesky 1Oct 29, 10 AM — quietOct 29, 1 PM — 1 piece · 1 post — Bluesky 1Oct 29, 4 PM — 1 piece · 1 post — Bluesky 1Oct 29, 7 PM — quietOct 29, 10 PM — 1 piece · 1 post — Bluesky 1Oct 30, 1 AM — 1 piece · 1 post — Bluesky 1Oct 30, 4 AM — quietOct 30, 7 AM — 1 piece · 1 post — Bluesky 1Oct 30, 10 AM — quietOct 30, 1 PM — quietOct 30, 4 PM — quietOct 30, 7 PM — quietOct 30, 10 PM — quietOct 31, 1 AM — quietOct 31, 4 AM — 1 piece · 1 post — Bluesky 1Oct 31, 7 AM — quietOct 31, 10 AM — 1 piece · 1 post — Bluesky 1Oct 31, 1 PM — quietOct 31, 4 PM — quietOct 31, 7 PM — quietOct 31, 10 PM — quietNov 1, 1 AM — quietNov 1, 3 AM — 2 pieces · 2 posts — Bluesky 2Nov 1, 6 AM — 1 piece · 1 post — Bluesky 1Nov 1, 9 AM — quietNov 1, 12 PM — quietNov 1, 3 PM — 1 piece · 1 post — Bluesky 1Nov 1, 6 PM — 1 piece · 1 post — Bluesky 1Nov 1, 9 PM — quietNov 2, 12 AM — 1 piece · 1 post — Bluesky 1Nov 2, 3 AM — 1 piece · 1 post — Bluesky 1Nov 2, 6 AM — 1 piece · 1 post — Bluesky 1Nov 2, 9 AM — quietNov 2, 12 PM — quietNov 2, 3 PM — quietNov 2, 6 PM — quietNov 2, 9 PM — 1 piece · 1 post — Bluesky 1Nov 3, 12 AM — quietNov 3, 3 AM — 1 piece · 1 post — Bluesky 1Nov 3, 6 AM — quietNov 3, 9 AM — quietNov 3, 12 PM — quietNov 3, 3 PM — quietNov 3, 6 PM — quietNov 3, 9 PM — quietNov 4, 12 AM — quietNov 4, 3 AM — quietNov 4, 6 AM — quietNov 4, 9 AM — quietNov 4, 12 PM — quietNov 4, 3 PM — quietNov 4, 6 PM — quietNov 4, 9 PM — quietNov 5, 12 AM — quietNov 5, 3 AM — quietNov 5, 6 AM — quietNov 5, 9 AM — quietNov 5, 12 PM — quietNov 5, 3 PM — quietNov 5, 6 PM — quietNov 5, 9 PM — quietNov 6, 12 AM — quietNov 6, 3 AM — quietNov 6, 6 AM — quietNov 6, 9 AM — quietNov 6, 12 PM — quietNov 6, 3 PM — quietNov 6, 6 PM — quietNov 6, 9 PM — quietYesterday, 12 AM — quietYesterday, 3 AM — quietYesterday, 6 AM — quietYesterday, 9 AM — quietYesterday, 12 PM — quietYesterday, 3 PM — quietYesterday, 6 PM — quietYesterday, 9 PM — quietToday, 12 AM — quietToday, 3 AM — quietToday, 6 AM — quietToday, 9 AM — quiet 1
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    “Stephan's Quintet, imaged by #JWST, showcases stunning details of galaxy interactions and star formation, highlighting the dynamic universe.”
    — ESA/Webb · source
    • webb-telescope.bsky.social

      ESA/Webb (@esa.int) images (Dec 11, 2023) This NIRCam image of Cassiopeia A highlights the supernova remnant's complex structure, with compass arrows and a scale bar for reference.

      webb-telescope.bsky.socialBluesky5d ago162▲view on Bluesky ↗
    2 more of the top 3 · 25 posts in this stretch
    • webb-telescope.bsky.social

      ESA/Webb (@esa.int) images (Jul 12, 2022) Stephan’s Quintet, imaged by #JWST, showcases stunning details of galaxy interactions and star formation, highlighting the dynamic universe. #NIRCam #MIRI

      webb-telescope.bsky.socialBluesky9d ago115▲view on Bluesky ↗
    • webb-telescope.bsky.social

      ESA/Webb (@esa.int) images (Oct 23, 2024) Discover NGC 602, a young star cluster in the Small Magellanic Cloud, observed by #NASAWebb's NIRCam and MIRI.

      webb-telescope.bsky.socialBluesky10d ago106▲view on Bluesky ↗
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    Supernova GRB 250314A observed at 730 million years old — Webb observes supernova GRB 250314A, which occurred when the universe was only 730 million years old, showcasing explosive jets and glowing remnants.

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    Sagittarius B2 molecular cloud in near-infrared — Webb's NIRCam captures the Sagittarius B2 molecular cloud, with wavelengths translated into vivid visible-light colors.

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    Einstein ring showcases gravitational lensing — An Einstein ring demonstrates gravitational lensing of a distant spiral galaxy by an elliptical galaxy in the SMACSJ0028.2-7537 cluster.

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    NGC 602 young star cluster in Small Magellanic Cloud — Webb's NIRCam and MIRI observe NGC 602, a young star cluster in the Small Magellanic Cloud.

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    Cosmic Gems arc reveals early galaxy formation — Star clusters in the Cosmic Gems arc provide insight into galaxy formation just 460 million years after the Big Bang.

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    NGC 604 glows in mid-infrared light — The telescope reveals cooler gas and dust in this vibrant star-forming region through mid-infrared observation.

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    NGC 7496 and NGC 3351 spiral galaxies showcased — NGC 7496, located 24 million light-years away, and NGC 3351, 33 million light-years away, both reveal intricate star formation structures.

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    Cassiopeia A supernova remnant captured by JWST — Webb's MIRI explores intricate details of the Cassiopeia A supernova remnant.

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    NGC 5068 barred spiral galaxy imaged by JWST — The telescope showcases star clusters and dust filaments in NGC 5068, a barred spiral galaxy.

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    NGC 1433 reveals star formation and double ring structure — Webb's MIRI captures vibrant star formation and a unique double ring structure in NGC 1433.

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    Stephan's Quintet imaged by JWST — The telescope captures stunning details of galaxy interactions and star formation in Stephan's Quintet, showcasing the dynamic universe through NIRCam and MIRI observations.

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    James Webb Space Telescope launches aboard Ariane 5 rocket — The JWST embarks on its mission to explore the universe, launched from French Guiana.

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