Comparing the Hubble and Webb Telescopes
Launched into the cosmos on April 24, 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope, named in honor of astronomer Edwin Hubble, continues its celestial journey. Its successor, the James Webb Space Telescope, specializing in infrared astronomy, embarked on its own voyage on December 25, 2021. They unveil the cosmos’ mysteries from differing yet complementary vantage points.
Feast your eyes on a mesmerizing comparison of the Pillars of Creation as seen by the Hubble and Webb Telescopes. These images showcase the radiant dance of ultraviolet light from colossal stars intertwined with wisps of gas streaming into the cosmos. It’s a stunning testament to the awe-inspiring wonders of the universe, captured through the lens of advanced astronomy.