An APT update for #JWST Cycle 6 was released today. Cycle 6 proposers must upgrade to this new version. Get the details: ow.ly/FWyZ50ZJw3F
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JWST Observer is managed by STScI and provides astronomers with the most up-to-date information, news, and events related to observing with JWST.
The maximum visit duration is 6 days for #JWST Cycle 6 and a scientific justification must be provided for these long visits. Get the details: ow.ly/RYpx50ZFMWX
Late breaking news: Get the details of a new #JWST Cycle 6 Call for Proposals policy update pertaining to eligibility for funding. ow.ly/ve7O50ZEOPq
The new NIRSpec BOTS multistripe readout capability improves the bright limits for #JWST time-series observations. Read more: ow.ly/zAeX50ZBr5o
#JWST's MIRI new readout pattern reduces the read noise by more than a factor of 2 with respect to SLOWR1: ow.ly/PcBZ50ZAv25
New #JWST NIRISS SOSS multistripe subarrays offer a greatly improved bright limit and enable unsaturated observations of all currently known transiting exoplanet systems. Get the details: ow.ly/GfxX50ZzXel
NIRCam's new superstripe readout capability offers significant improvements to the brightness limits for imaging and time series observations with #JWST. Read more: ow.ly/AVPo50ZyUJR
STScI is requesting white papers from the community with compelling scientific ideas for Multi-Cycle Treasury programs that require large allocations of #JWST telescope time to complete. Get the details: ow.ly/KYet50Zy3Hg
Learn about the online resources STScI offers to help you prepare your #JWST Cycle 6 proposal: ow.ly/xcM650ZwzOK
The next two JWebbinars in August will focus on several topics related to Cycle 6 proposal preparation: ow.ly/VMjZ50ZtN31
The Cycle 6 Call for Proposals for the James Webb Space Telescope (#JWST) General Observer and Survey time and funding for Archival Research has been released. Read more: ow.ly/g9q150Zq3Ww
Version 6.0 of the #JWST Exposure Time Calculator (ETC) includes new capabilities and features for all four instruments in support of the Cycle 6 Call for Proposals. Get the details: ow.ly/wOtr50ZoTRR
Publicly available and documented #JWST tools from the community help support proposal planning, data processing, and data analysis. Read more: ow.ly/ggbF50ZlYOw
The report from the 20th #JWST Users Committee (JSTUC) meeting held in May is now available and includes feedback, updates, and formal recommendations: ow.ly/hRXO50ZiKeC
Join us on July 7th for JWebbinar 50 - Hands-on Demo, Viewing, and Analyzing #JWST Data with Jdaviz 5.0. We'll cover major updates to Jdaviz, the data visualization tool: ow.ly/Aigi50ZfVvh
The new "multistripe" capability of #JWST's NIRCam instrument allows for short wavelength grism time-series spectroscopy to be taken simultaneously with long wavelength spectroscopy. Learn more: ow.ly/jEHe50ZflUR
Don't miss the #AAS248 Exhibitor Theater Talk by STScI Director Jennifer Lotz on Wednesday, June 17 at 9:30 am (PT). Her topic is "#JWST: This Is Just the Beginning."
Join us from June 14 to June 18 at #AAS248 in Pasadena, CA. #JWST-related events include an update at the STScI Town Hall, science highlights at the Exhibitor Theater, and a plenary session. You can also visit us at the STScI Exhibitor Booth.
Join us on June 25th for JWebbinar 49 - Hands-on Session for Custom #JWST WCS Alignment with JHAT. We'll provide an overview of the JWST/HST Alignment Tool (JHAT): ow.ly/wytP50Z9vIy
Join us for Webb Office Hours on June 11th and 25th at 11 am (ET) to get your data-related questions answered by #JWST experts: ow.ly/BXTO50V6VNJ
The Rocky Worlds DDT Community Involvement Initiative (CII) provides an open forum for the exchange of ideas and information for scientists working on Rocky World DDT data. Read more: ow.ly/7hGM50Z7Ei8
The astronomical community will receive updates on #JWST and have opportunities to interact with experts during the 248th AAS meeting from June 14 through June 18. Get the details: ow.ly/MHfj50Z6i9f
A new set of #JWST MIRI Imager and Low-Resolution Spectroscopy (LRS) subarrays are designed to eliminate the primary source of electromagnetic interference (EMI) and facilitate instrument enhancements. Read more: ow.ly/ELnZ50Z4bSg
The Rocky Worlds DDT Data Challenge is designed to engage and help prepare the community to interpret rocky exoplanet atmosphere observations with #JWST. Get the details: ow.ly/BZOP50Z2gyK
The May JSTUC meeting included presentations on #JWST Mission updates, Cycle 5 results, Cycle 6 plans, update on the Rocky Worlds DDT program, and various other updates. Read more: ow.ly/BRJn50Z1EqN
Pipeline Build 12.3 offers substantial improvements to both the speed and default quality of NIRISS Single Object Slitless Spectroscopy (SOSS) data products. Get the details: ow.ly/ThRl50YZ2WU