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NASA Reveals Webb Telescope's First Images of Unseen Universe

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July 12, 2022 11:23AM (EDT)Release ID: 2022-028
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Summary

Highly anticipated observations hint at treasure trove of discoveries to come

The first images and spectroscopic data from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have revealed unprecedented and detailed views of the universe. Webb’s first images and spectra, including downloadable files, can be found at https://webbtelescope.org/news/first-images.

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