Dazzling Webb telescope images reveal "ghostly glow" of newborn stars
Two new images from the James Webb Space Telescope offer an unprecedented view of a stellar nursery in the Triangulum galaxy, about 2.73 million light-years away.
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Two new images from the James Webb Space Telescope offer an unprecedented view of a stellar nursery in the Triangulum galaxy, about 2.73 million light-years away.
In the two years since the telescope was blasted into orbit, it has performed like a champ, capturing phenomenal images of the heavens and collecting data about distant planets – and scientists say it will continue for decades.
The exoplanet, called K2-18 b, could be a Hycean planet – meaning it has a hydrogen-rich atmosphere and an ocean.
One of the new images, part of an "astronomical treasure trove" reveal asteroid tails shooting across the far-off galaxy.
Scientists first made a brightness map of the exoplanet, then a temperature map of the atmosphere.
Scientists say the plume may feed Saturn's water system at large, and studying it could provide key insights into potential life beyond Earth.
As NASA's Webb telescope scours the universe to find light from the first stars and galaxies, it is also capturing the universe like never before. Scott Pelley got an inside look at Webb's new discoveries.
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured a new stunning image of ice giant Uranus, with almost all its faint dusty rings on display.
The operations center for the telescope is in Baltimore City, at the Space Telescope Science Institute on the Johns Hopkins campus.
NASA was able to capture a "gallery of objects ranging from small fountains to burbling behemoths" deep in space: "It's like finding buried treasure."
The operations center for the telescope is in Baltimore City, at the Space Telescope Science Institute on the Johns Hopkins campus.
The $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope takes one of Hubble's most famous images to new heights.
The two intertwined stars, located 5,000 light years from Earth, create what looks like a "fingerprint" in space.
The sparkles could either be young clusters where stars were actively forming just three billion years after the Big Bang, or they might be ancient globular clusters of stars from the early days of the galaxy's formation.
The "bones" of the galaxy, typically obscured from view by dust, are on full display.
The space observatory captured its first images and data of the red planet on September 5.
The galaxy is located in the constellation Pisces, according to the European Space Agency, which collaborates with NASA on both the Hubble Telescope and the James Webb Telescope.
Painting a picture that moves from orange and yellow at Jupiter's poles to blues and purples toward the center, several images from the telescope came together to form an overall composite and give Earth a look at the gas giant.
These are the most detailed images to date of the solar system's largest planet.
The James Webb Space Telescope is using infrared light to reveal otherwise invisible aspects of the universe -- and capturing stunning imagery in the process.
The Cartwheel Galaxy, named for its resemblance to a wagon wheel, is located about 500 million light-years away.
The first images from the James Webb Space Telescope were unveiled Tuesday.
The Webb mission, which was estimated to last for 10 years, has enough excess fuel capability to operate for 20 years, according to NASA.
The Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore is the mission operations center for the telescope.
While the James Webb Space Telescope is a million miles from Earth, those in control of this revolutionary tool are much closer to home.
Yandy Díaz went 2 for 3 with a home run and an RBI double, Griffin Jax allowed one run and had six strikeouts in five innings, and Tampa Bay beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 on Tuesday night for the Rays' third consecutive win.
Baltimore paid more than a dozen government employees more than $300,000 while on "permission" leave or after they departed their roles, a new investigation by the city's Inspector General shows.
WJZ and The Baltimore Banner will be hosting a debate with the candidates that will stream on CBS News Baltimore at 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 21.
During a virtual forum on Tuesday, state officials addressed their search for bridge contractors, which could take more than a year to hire.
Lamar Jackson was absent from a voluntary practice for the Baltimore Ravens, and that usually raises eyebrows.
WJZ and The Baltimore Banner will be hosting a debate with the candidates that will stream on CBS News Baltimore at 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 21.
Wednesday is a First Alert Weather Day.
During a virtual forum on Tuesday, state officials addressed their search for bridge contractors, which could take more than a year to hire.
Thousands of people packed the Annapolis, Maryland, waterfront on Tuesday as the U.S. Navy's elite flight squadron, the Blue Angels, performed a full rehearsal over the Severn River ahead of Wednesday's official air show.
Maryland mosques are stepping up security efforts after three people were killed at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
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Meander Art Bar in Baltimore talks art workshops for May.
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Yandy Díaz went 2 for 3 with a home run and an RBI double, Griffin Jax allowed one run and had six strikeouts in five innings, and Tampa Bay beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 on Tuesday night for the Rays' third consecutive win.
Lamar Jackson was absent from a voluntary practice for the Baltimore Ravens, and that usually raises eyebrows.
Yandy Díaz had four hits and four RBIs, Junior Caminero homered and drove in four runs, and the Tampa Bay Rays battered Baltimore Orioles pitching in a 16-6 victory Monday night.
Jackson Holliday had been on the injured list since March 22 following surgery on the hamate bone in his right hand.
The Baltimore Ravens will participate in two joint practices during training camp this summer, including a home clash with the Washington Commanders.
The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
Dr. David Morens worked as a senior adviser to NIAID's Office of the Director from 2006 through 2022.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
President Trump said he's extending the ceasefire until Iran has submitted a proposal in talks with the U.S. "and discussions are concluded."
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Staff at Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit say they are seeing double as they care for five sets of twins at once.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
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James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
Alert Day on Wednesday for strong to severe storms in Maryland
Hot weather and storm chances Wednesday in Maryland
Extreme heat will continue through Wednesday in Maryland before some wet weather moves into the Baltimore region.
Wednesday is a First Alert Weather Day.
Maryland heat continues to ramp up this week
Alert Day on Wednesday for strong to severe storms in Maryland
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