The Synthesis of "infrared astronomy"

Discover the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), NASA's infrared observatory revolutionizing our view of the early universe and distant worlds.

An introduction to infrared, the invisible electromagnetic radiation we feel as heat, and its growing applications in technology, health, and more.

Discover astronomy, the science of stars, planets, and galaxies. Learn why this ancient field is trending today and how it shapes our modern world.

Discover photometry, the science of measuring light from celestial objects. Learn how astronomers use it to understand stars, planets, and galaxies.

Discover astrometry, the science of precisely mapping stars and celestial bodies, and how it's revolutionizing our understanding of the galaxy.

Discover spectroscopy, the science of analyzing light to reveal the chemical makeup of stars, planets, and galaxies. Learn why it's key to JWST's discoveries.

Explore astrophysics, the science applying physics to understand the universe, stars, and galaxies. Discover why this cosmic field is captivating us now.

Explore the interstellar medium (ISM), the vast expanse of gas and dust between stars that serves as the cosmic cradle for new stars and planets.

An explanation of absorption spectra and how these unique "fingerprints" of elements are used to analyze materials from distant stars to our own planet.