star forming region of Carina Nircam courtesy of NASA (and CSA and ESA)
Toronto. Shades of Cheech and Chong! NASA has posted the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope shot up in space. The name of the Space Telescope remains controversial. It was carried by a space vehicle shot up in space in December, 2021. The pictures were taken by the telescope now 1 million miles above the earth!
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is a partnership with ESA (European Space Agency) and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) The Canadian agency is located in St Hubert, QC, just south of Montreal.
Once again we can see the tremendous impact photography has, not only on earth, but in the far reaches of space. Photography has many uses today in helping mankind to understand its role in the universe. Browse the photos on the above links and you too will be amazed at the way our art helps everyone better understand our world and the great universe!
