NIRCam
E59344
NIRCam is the primary near-infrared imaging camera on the James Webb Space Telescope, designed for high-resolution observations of distant galaxies, stars, and exoplanets.
Observed surface forms (2)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Near Infrared Camera | 4 |
| JWST NIRCam | 1 |
Statements (59)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
astronomical instrument
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near-infrared camera ⓘ science instrument on the James Webb Space Telescope ⓘ |
| acronymFor |
NIRCam
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surface form:
Near Infrared Camera
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| designedFor |
high-resolution observations of distant galaxies
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high-resolution observations of exoplanets ⓘ high-resolution observations of stars ⓘ |
| developedBy | University of Arizona ⓘ |
| fieldOfView | approximately 2.2 by 2.2 arcminutes per module ⓘ |
| fullName |
NIRCam
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surface form:
Near Infrared Camera
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| hasCapability |
coronagraphic imaging
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medium-band imaging ⓘ narrow-band imaging ⓘ time-series observations ⓘ weak-lensing measurements ⓘ wide-field imaging ⓘ |
| hasChannel |
long-wavelength channel
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short-wavelength channel ⓘ |
| hasCoronagraph |
Lyot coronagraphs
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phase mask coronagraphs ⓘ |
| hasDetectorType | mercury cadmium telluride detectors ⓘ |
| hasFilterType |
broad-band filters
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medium-band filters ⓘ narrow-band filters ⓘ |
| hasFilterWheel |
long-wavelength filter wheel
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short-wavelength filter wheel ⓘ |
| hasModule |
Module A
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Module B ⓘ |
| launchDate | 25 December 2021 ⓘ |
| launchedWith | James Webb Space Telescope on Ariane 5 ⓘ |
| observatoryLocation |
Sun–Earth L2
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surface form:
Sun–Earth L2 point
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| operatingTemperature | cryogenic ⓘ |
| partOf | James Webb Space Telescope ⓘ |
| primaryFunction |
astrometry
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coronagraphy ⓘ imaging ⓘ wavefront sensing ⓘ |
| principalInvestigator | Marcia Rieke NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| roleOnJWST |
key instrument for initial alignment of the telescope mirrors
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primary near-infrared imaging camera ⓘ |
| scienceGoal |
exoplanet characterization
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mapping stellar populations ⓘ star formation studies ⓘ study of galaxy evolution ⓘ study of protoplanetary disks ⓘ study of the first galaxies ⓘ |
| spaceAgency |
CSA
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European Space Agency ⓘ
surface form:
ESA
NASA ⓘ |
| spectralRange | near-infrared ⓘ |
| supports |
JWST mirror alignment and phasing
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fine guidance and focus optimization ⓘ |
| telescope | James Webb Space Telescope ⓘ |
| usedFor |
deep field surveys
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direct imaging of exoplanets with coronagraphs ⓘ high-redshift galaxy searches ⓘ transiting exoplanet observations ⓘ |
| uses | HgCdTe detector arrays ⓘ |
| wavelengthRange | 0.6 to 5 micrometers ⓘ |
Referenced by (8)
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Near Infrared Camera
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Near Infrared Camera
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Near Infrared Camera
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Near Infrared Camera
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JWST NIRCam