Translating Data into Knowledge

A variety of tools are available to ensure the astronomical community is able to download, analyze, and interpret JWST observations for their research. The user-customizable JWST pipeline produces calibrated, science-ready data. All calibration levels of those data are available for download from the Mikulski Archive for Space Telescopes (MAST). STScI, along with members of the astronomical community, have built data-analysis tools to facilitate the translation of data into scientific knowledge.

JWST Pipeline and Data Products

Follow the links below to learn how to install and use the JWST pipeline on your computer and to learn more about the services at MAST for downloading data. JDox  contains detailed documentation on the JWST data files produced by all stages of the pipeline. Also, simulated data that have been processed by the pipeline are available to familiarize yourself with the JWST data formats.

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Post-Pipeline Data Analysis Tools

STScI has developed a post-pipeline data analysis ecosystem in Python. They include tools to visualize and analyze JWST’s diverse set of observing modes. Jdaviz was developed for this purpose and contains tools for imaging, spectroscopy, spectral cubes, and multi-object spectroscopy.  Various other Python packages have been developed for more careful, in-depth analysis.

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Learning the Ecosystem

To learn how to use the Python data analysis tools, STScI has created virtual classes, example workflow notebooks, and videos to highlight how to use different aspects of the Python data analysis ecosystem.

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The NASA James Webb Space Telescope, developed in partnership with ESA and CSA, is operated by AURA’s Space Telescope Science Institute.