Cosmic targets for Webb Telescope's first science images

Media advisory

Longueuil, Quebec,  — In anticipation of the unveiling of the first science images from the James Webb Space Telescope, the list of cosmic objects targeted for the first observations has been released.

The targets are:

  • Carina Nebula
  • WASP-96 b (spectrum)
  • Southern Ring Nebula
  • Stephan's Quintet
  • SMACS 0723

These represent the first wave of full-colour scientific images and spectra the observatory has gathered, and the official beginning of Webb's general science operations. They were selected by an international committee of representatives from NASA, the European Space Agency, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), and the Space Telescope Science Institute.

Find out more about the targets on our James Webb Space Telescope news page.

Media who are interested in speaking with a CSA expert, or are looking for more information on Canada's contribution to the Webb Telescope, may contact the CSA's Media Relations Office (phone number and email address below).

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