Dec. 9, 2022 'Infant galaxies' spotted by Webb Telescope, reaching a major science goal for the mission Less than a year after the James Webb Space Telescope's Christmas Day launch in 2021, scientists have captured images of the most distant galaxies ever seen.
Nov. 22, 2022 UArizona scientists thrilled by unprecedented 'portrait' of an alien world Thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope, scientists have identified a "mystery molecule" that previously stumped astronomers. They've also gained insights needed to interpret potential signs of habitability on other exoplanets.
Sept. 26, 2022 Steward Observatory lecture series celebrates 100 years To mark the lecture series' 100-year anniversary, an evening celebration will include a presentation on the newest science to come out of the James Webb Space Telescope, a chance to peer at the sky through telescopes, recognition of a new endowed chair and the opening of Steward Observatory's visitor center.
Dec. 16, 2021 Meet the Husband-and-Wife Team that Helped Get Infrared Astronomy off the Ground Marcia Rieke led the development of one of Webb's powerful infrared cameras. George leads the science team for another instrument on board. Both are Regents Professors at UArizona.
Dec. 8, 2021 Scouting Ancient Supermassive Black Holes A team led by UArizona astronomers will use NASA's James Webb Space Telescope to examine three of the most distant active supermassive black holes known, as well as their host galaxies.