All of the telescope’s mirrors have been aligned and its four imaging instruments are performingfar better than expected.
The results are astonishing.
Webb truly outdoes the competition with this detailed look at the satellite galaxy.
Photo: NASA/JPL-Caltech (left), NASA/ESA/CSA/STScI (right)
The image is so crisp that it’s even possible to see the wisps of interstellar gas in detail.
Once that is complete, Webb will be ready to get to work.
Photo: NASA/ESA/CSA/STScI
Photo: NASA/STScI
Photo: NASA/JPL-Caltech (top), NASA/ESA/CSA/STScI (bottom)