JWebbinar 52 - Developments in Instrument Modes and Capabilities for JWST Cycle 6

Software and Data

About Event

Thu 20 Aug 2026

Location

Virtual

Time

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM EDT

Description

In JWST Cycle 6, new modes and capabilities are available for the JWST instruments. This JWebbinar will provide an overview of the new features and enhancements to existing capabilities, helping the community prepare proposals:

  • NIRSPec: New Multistripe mode for Bright Object Time Series observations via Prism.
  • NIRISS: Superstripe mode for Single Object Slitless Spectroscopy.
  • NIRCam: New Superstripe mode, Short Wavelength Grism Time Series, and Moving Target Shadow Observations.
  • MIRI:  WFSS offered in parallel, new Imaging and LRS sub-arrays, and FASTRGRPAV8 readout mode for science exposures.

Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions about the newly offered features and enhancements.

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Meeting number: 2827 085 5893

Meeting Password: uA5mnbd6JY2

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