James Webb Telescope Observes Smallest Asteroid 2024 YR4
On March 8, 2025, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) turned its state-of-the-art instruments toward the intriguing asteroid known as 2024 YR4. This marks a significant milestone, as this asteroid is the smallest object observed by Webb, showcasing the telescope’s extraordinary capabilities. With its advanced Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam) and Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI), Webb was able […]
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