Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Webb's First Deep Field

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 15, 2023 is “Webb's First Deep Field,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , ESA , CSA , STScI , NIRCam. The original explanation runs about 179 words.

Webb's First Deep Field
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , CSA , STScI , NIRCam Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“This stunning infrared image was released one year ago as the James Webb Space Telescope began its exploration of the cosmos. 5 hours of exposure with Webb’s NIRCam instrument.”

— APOD editors, July 15, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 15, 2023
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , CSA , STScI , NIRCam
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 179 words

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GalaxiesJames Webb Space Telescope

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Source

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