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JANUARY 22, 2021
The JWST Cycle 1 User Survey Is Closing Soon
Reminder: Please take the survey before it closes on January 31, 2021.
JANUARY 14, 2021
JWebbinars for Learning JWST Data Reduction and Analysis
Look for JWebbinars, starting in April, to learn about data analysis with JWST.
JANUARY 6, 2021
Virtual JWST Observer Events at the 237th Meeting of the AAS
STScI will update the community on preparations for JWST science at the 237th virtual meeting of the American Astronomical Society.
JANUARY 6, 2021
The 7th JSTUC Meeting Focused on Preparation for Science with JWST
Learn more about the latest JSTUC meeting.
DECEMBER 15, 2020
The JWST Cycle 1 User Survey Is Now Available
Help us improve the JWST proposal process by taking our user survey.
DECEMBER 7, 2020
JWST Cycle 1 General Observer Submission Statistics
STScI received a total of 1173 proposals requesting about 24,500 hours of prime observing time for General Observer (GO) programs. With a total of 6,000 hours available, the oversubscription rate is 4.1.
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
The JWST Observer Community Completes Submissions of Cycle 1 Proposals
At least 1170 proposals were received in response to the JWST Cycle 1 Call for Proposals.
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
Create Dedicated Background Observations for MIRI Coronagraphy
The latest version of APT now makes it possible to create background observations for MIRI coronagraphy.
OCTOBER 19, 2020
The Exoplanet Characterization ToolKit (ExoCTK) Releases Version 1.1 with Improved Capabilities
Learn about the improved capabilities of ExoCTK, designed to help observers planning JWST transiting exoplanetary observations.
OCTOBER 7, 2020
JWST Observer Events at the 52nd Meeting of the Division for Planetary Sciences
The 52nd DPS meeting, held virtually, will include a variety of events designed to update and prepare the solar system observer community for JWST science.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
STScI Releases New Policy for Proposal Deadline Extensions
Following community input, and a recommendation from the JWST Users’ Committee, STScI announces a new policy for requesting an extension of the Cycle 1 proposal deadline in case of unforeseen events.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
Performance Enhancements and Bug Fixes Available in ETC 1.5.2
ETC version 1.5.2 features APT consistency improvements, usability upgrades, and bug fixes.
AUGUST 21, 2020
The JSTUC Responds To Community Concerns about the Cycle 1 Proposal Schedule
JSTUC makes recommendations in response to community concerns.
AUGUST 19, 2020
How To Get Started on JWST Cycle 1 Proposals
Use these resources to help you prepare your JWST Cycle 1 proposal.
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