Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

JWST on the Road to L2

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 31, 2021 is “JWST on the Road to L2,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Malcolm Park ( North York Astronomical Association )). The original explanation runs about 189 words.

JWST on the Road to L2
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Malcolm Park ( North York Astronomical Association ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“This timelapse gif tracks the James Webb Space Telescope as it streaks across the stars of Orion on its journey to a destination beyond the Moon.”

— APOD editors, December 31, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 31, 2021
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Malcolm Park ( North York Astronomical Association )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 189 words

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Topics in this entry

The MoonThe SunOrionJames Webb Space Telescope

Topics are matched from words in the title and explanation.

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Source

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