Is James Webb much better than Hubble?

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is a space telescope that was built primarily for infrared astronomy.

It is anticipated to open up a wide range of astronomical and cosmological investigations, including the observation of the first stars and the formation of the first galaxies, as well as the detailed atmospheric characterization of exoplanets that may harbour life.

The James Webb Space Telescope is the most potent space telescope ever built. Compared to the Hubble Telescope, which was its predecessor, it has better resolution and detail. It can capture longer infrared wavelengths and has a larger collecting area.

These two astronomers capture “deep field” photos, which have long exposure times (1212 hours in Webb’s case) that enable even the faintest incoming light to be seen.

Despite having its dramatic reveal in the 1990s, the Hubble Telescope is currently playing second fiddle.

The James Webb telescope is intended to record light that is 100 times fainter than what the Hubble telescope recorded.