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What will the James Webb Space Telescope look at first?

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What will the James Webb Space Telescope look at first?

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As the James Webb Space Telescope begins aligning its 18 primary mirror segments, a question burns in the astronomical community: What will the huge observatory look at first?

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NASA leasing bill morphs into 'freedom to vote' legislation

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Largest dark energy map could reveal the fate of the universe

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2021 saw record temperatures and deaths from natural disasters, NASA, NOAA reveal

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Skywatching

January full moon 2022: The 'Wolf Moon' rises with winter constellations

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Every month's full moon names, why they're named so and what we can expect from these lunar events.

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Entertainment

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(Amazon Prime Video)

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Get set for 'Resident Alien' Season 2 with this sidesplitting new trailer

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