Today’s good news story comes from the Good News Network. I have purposely left in several links since they show other photos taken from the Webb Telescope. If you have the time, they are spectacular. Here’s the story.
Rho Ophiuichi – Credits NASA ESA CSA STScI Klaus Pontoppidan STScI
NASA Celebrates ‘One Year of Science’ From Webb Telescope with Jaw-Dropping Image
It’s been a long and successful year for the James Webb Space Telescope, and to mark the anniversary of its entry into service, NASA has shown off Webb’s vibrant picture of a small star-forming region in the Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex.
“From our cosmic backyard in the solar system to distant galaxies near the dawn of time, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has delivered on its promise of revealing the universe like never before in its first year of science operations,” NASA stated.
The first-anniversary image displays star birth “like it’s never been seen before,” full of detailed, impressionistic texture. The subject is the Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex, the closest star-forming region to Earth.
“It is a relatively small, quiet stellar nursery, but you’d never know it from Webb’s chaotic close-up,” boasts NASA. “Jets bursting from young stars crisscross the image, impacting the surrounding interstellar gas and lighting up molecular hydrogen, shown in red. Some stars display the telltale shadow of a circumstellar disk (dust and matter), the makings of future planetary systems.”
Two critical differences single out the JWST as such a remarkable machine: the first is that it sees into infrared light—a spectrum which the human eye cannot see, and the second is that it orbits the second LaGrange Point a million miles from Earth, removing any light pollution of our world from diluting its imagery.
It’s made some important discoveries and snapped some incredible photographs. From our own solar system, Webb has clarified details on Jupiter, such as the planet’s minuscule rings, as well as the Jovian aurorae, on Neptune, where the telescope was able to clearly image the planet’s rings and moons together for the first time, and from Saturn where it was able to gather exquisite data on the effect of methane clouds in Saturn’s atmosphere.
Webb has also been studying Saturn’s moons and managed to record a plume of water erupting from the surface of the ocean world Enceladus that was 6,000 miles long.
Outside the solar system, the JWST has taken amazing photos of the oldest galaxies ever found, created just 500 million years after the Big Bang, of an exploding star in the constellation Cassiopeia, and also lent a hand to a European effort to study X-ray light in the universe with a 4-panel mosaic of technological artwork.
“In just one year, the James Webb Space Telescope has transformed humanity’s view of the cosmos, peering into dust clouds and seeing light from faraway corners of the universe for the very first time,” said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson. “Every new image is a new discovery, empowering scientists around the globe to ask and answer questions they once could never dream of.”
“Thousands of engineers, scientists, and leaders poured their life’s passion into this mission, and their efforts will continue to improve our understanding of the origins of the universe—and our place in it.”
The good news here is the human quest for knowledge is being met. Today’s JohnKu talks about the value of learning new things. I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Learning by John W. Howell © 2023
Like an ocean swell,
Lifts every boat the same way . . .
Learning lifts us all.
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Been a year already? Time sure flies.
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I thought the same.
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‘Knowledge is power’, someone said. Let’s keep learning and discovering.
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I agree, Steve. Thank you.
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It’s hard to believe it’s been a year. Passion plus mission equals greatness! Thanks for sharing, John.
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I think your summary is terrific, Jill. Thanks for sharing.
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It has been a remarkable year, for JWST, John. Worth celebrating.
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I do too, Dan. Thanks.
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Miles of smiles here! 🙂
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Should be miles of smiles everywhere.
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Thanks for the update. I remember the first images from Hubble and thought they were amazing. These have much more clarity.
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The Hubble had some distortion in a mirror. This one seems perfect.
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Love your haiku at the end, John!
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Thank you, Vera. Good to read. Thanks for letting me know. 😁
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My education was always science orientated, I just wish they had this technology when I went to school.
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It would have been fascinating for sure. Thanks, GP.
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That’s an amazing photo, John. I’ll never forget the feeling I had when I first viewed Saturn through a telescope. Amazing.
Love your new header photo, by the way.
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As a kid I had a big interest in astronomy. I share that feeling of first discoveries, Joan. Thanks for the comment on the header. 😁
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Very cool. Thanks John! Shared it with the fam!
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So glad. Thanks, Cindy.
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yes, me too~! You’re always welcome John💗
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Whether it is the stars or nature looking is not just an idle pastime. Beautiful.
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So true, John. Thanks.
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These images are incredible! Your JohnKu is the perfect accompaniment.
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Thank you, Liz.
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You’re welcome, John.
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Yes, learning lifts us all. Wonderful, John.
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Thank you, Jennie.
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You are welcome, John.
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Amazing images. And so beautiful! I think they are predicting that Betelgeuse is going supernova soon from what they are observing.
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That would be something to see for sure. Thanks, Noelle.
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But I might be seeing it as a ghost or some ethereal being!
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Well, you never know.
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Those pics are stunning. The detail is just amazing.
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I agree. Thanks, Teri.
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Wow! Precision-engineered technology brought us that fantastic photo. Thanks for sharing it with us, John, with the wisdom of you Johnku.
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Thank you, Tim. 😁
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I have been following along with these images the last year. They are not only beyond amazing but breath taking too. Great post, John!
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Thank you, Denise. Glad you enjoyed it.
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Such amazing pictures! Now here is technology actually doing good 😉 Love your Johnku. It’s perfect!
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Thank you, Marie. 😁 Have a great weekend.
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Wow, John, I just went deep down the rabbit hole from this post. Each link had more links! Lol. What a stunning universe. It’s magical. Thanks for sharing!
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I should have put a Rabbit Hole warning. 🤣
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Ha ha. Yes!
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Have to remember next time.
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The universe is ever-expanding and incredibly beautiful. Thank you for sharing this inspirational story. We all need to turn our eyes to the heavens. That one simple act might help us in the everyday. Loved your JohnKu. 😊
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It is like when I learned to drive my instructor said, “You gotta loo out beyond the hood ornament to stay out of trouble.” Thanks, Gwen
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A wise person for sure. 😊
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Indeed he was.
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I’m a big fan of learning, John, so your haiku resonates with me. What a fascinating world we live in!
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Yes it is, Debbie.
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Happy Fri-Yay, John.
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Thakk you, Monika. Happy Fri-Yay to you.
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I love this. It’s all so fascinating.
I adore the images, and will follow the links as soon as I say Than you for this post and the wonderful JohnKu!
Learning rocks!
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Following the links is a rabbit hole for sure. They are lovely. 🌟X 💫X ✨X 🪐X I like your OX’s so I’m using them too.
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Love it when you use mine! 💋
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Hahaha!
Broccoli crowns unite!
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With a side of Romaine 🥬🥦🌹💋 🌟X 💫X ✨X 🪐X 🌹💋🥦
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Inspirational!
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Yes , quite.
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Wow, those photos really are jaw-dropping, John. Thanks so much. Your JohnKu is simply splendid. Hugs.
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Yes they are. Thank you so much on the JohnKu complement. Hugs
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Indeed…. ” Learning lifts us All “… in the last line of your poem…
We know so little about our Universe… and we will learn so very much more as time and progress goes on… Wonderful image and share John.. Thank you 🙂
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It’s amazing, isn’t it? What the telescope can show now?
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It is very amazing.
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I love your haiku, John, well said, and the image is incredible. Thanks for sharing!
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A pleasure. 😊
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Wow. That’s amazing.
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It is.
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[…] Favorites https://johnwhowell.com/2023/07/14/friday-johnku-aka-tgif-fri-yay-good-news-50/ It’s been a long and successful year for the James Webb Space Telescope, and to mark the […]
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Thank you for the link. 😁
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Incredible view! Thank you, dear John!
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Can you imagine being able to see this. It is like a miracle. 😁
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👍👍👍🦔💖 I wish I could, my dear John!
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Wonderful technology! 🙂
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It is for sure.
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🙂
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