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Have You Seen These Shiny Neptune Rings Captured By The James Webb Space Telescope?


Science is definitely fascinating. There have been countless discoveries in the last few decades but still, there is so much more to find out. The Science field has progressed a lot and if you are a regular reader of technology news, you would know how scientists are reaching new heights every day. So, if you are someone who is always intrigued by science news, you have come to the right place. Let us check out the latest update from NASA! 

James Webb Space Telescope 

With the latest glamor shots released by NASA, you can see the outermost planet of the Solar System. You can not only see as many as seven of the fourteen moons of Neptune but also its thin rings and faint dust bands. This is by far the best picture of Neptune that has been captured by NASA.  This telescope was launched less than a year ago when NASA spent almost $10 billion dollars on it. Astronomers are very excited about this new development and are hoping to see how the first galaxies or stars were formed.  The first spacecraft that was sent to Neptune was Voyager 2 in 1989. So, it is almost after three decades since astronomers have got any news on Neptune. It can be said that Webb is one of the most powerful telescopes that has been sent to space so far. It operates a million miles from our planet. Last December, it rocketed into space and performed brilliantly, much to the delight of scientists. According to NASA, the observatory is performing well and is in good health except for one thing.  Also read: Here’s everything you should know about Jupiter’s closest approach to Earth in 59 years!  This week, NASA reported that a mechanism on one of its instruments of Webb showed increased signs of fiction last month in one of its observing modes. As a result, observations are currently on hold in this specific observing track as the path forward is being decided by a review board. 

Promises For The Future

According to the latest physics news, the advancement in technology over the decades in the field of physics, nanotech and space materials is stunning. The latest Webb capture of the Neptune rings has been the clearest view in decades which is a very promising thing when it comes to space exploration. These striking images show crisp views of the rings of Neptune in addition to faint and dusty rings that scientists at NASA have been able to see for the first time in thirty years. The reason the Webb telescope has worked so fantastically is due to its extremely precise and stable image quality. Neptune has been a source of fascination for scientists and researchers ever since it was discovered in 1846. It is located 30 times away from the sun as compared to the planet Earth and is extremely faint and small. Hence, these images are no small feat on the part of the scientists at NASA. Rest assured, the future looks promising in the field of space exploration.

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