Webb Alignment Evaluation Image
While the purpose of this image was to focus on the bright star at the centre (called 2MASS J17554042+6551277) for alignment evaluation, Webb's optics and NIRCam are so sensitive that galaxies and stars in the background also show up. This image uses a red filter to optimise visual contrast.
Credit:NASA/STScI
About the Image
| Id: | sci22002a |
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| Type: | Artwork |
| Release date: | 28 April 2022, 14:23 |
| Related science announcements: | sci22002 |
| Size: | 5437 x 3438 px |
About the Object
| Category: | Illustrations |
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