JWST’s First Direct Spectrum of a Planetary-Mass Object
The second major result from JWST’s Direct Imaging ERS Team – a stunning brown dwarf spectrum!
JWST’s First Directly Imaged Exoplanet
Another exciting new result from JWST — its first directly imaged exoplanet!
Formation and Evolution of Planetary Systems Conference – Dedicated to the Scientific Legacy of Willy Kley
Prof. Willy Kley, a pioneer in the field of protoplanetary disks, unexpectedly died in December 2021. Today’s post commemorates Willy’s legacy and summarizes a scientific conference that was held in memory of Willy in the beginning of August.
Three Astronomers’ Thoughts on The Milky Way by Dr. Moiya McTier
Three Astrobiters review Dr. Moiya McTier’s new book, The Milky Way, published today!
JWST’s First Images
Following yesterday’s release of the First JWST Deep Field, more images from JWST’s first release were shared today. Today’s bite takes a look at the five targets and their histories.
JWST’s First Deep Field
The first image, “JWST’s First Deep Field,” from JWST was released on Monday, July 11, 2022. Today’s Bite talks a bit about that image and other Deep Fields taken by the Hubble Space Telescope.