Webb Just Sent Back Its First-Ever Sharp Image of a Star, And It’s Breathtaking

A critical stage of the James Webb Space Telescope’s mirror alignment has been completed, keeping the state-of-the-art observatory on track to commence science observations in a few months.   On March 11, the telescope completed its final round of fine phasing to correct alignment errors. No issues have been identified, and the Webb team is … Read more

Magnificent photos from the sharp end of historical adventure

By Gege Li Photos Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) MAGNIFICENT adventures are captured in this selection of images from the ongoing Lights and Shadows exhibition, organised by the Royal Geographical Society in London. The scenes from travels and expeditions on display are taken from the society’s historic image collection, and reveal the marked progress of … Read more