Artist's impression of the scientific capabilities of the James Webb Space Telescope. (IMAGE)

University of Copenhagen - Faculty of Science

Artist's impression of the scientific capabilities of the James Webb Space Telescope.

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The large mirror, the infrared sensitivity, and the high resolution in imaging and spectroscopy enable astronomers to find the first galaxies, explore the formation of stars, and measure the physical and chemical properties of planetary systems, including our own Solar system.

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Credits: NASA, ESA, and A. Feild (STScI)

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