Abstract

JWST operations and capabilities for observations in the Solar System

Stefanie Milam (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center)

John A. Stansberry: Space Telescope Science Institute George Sonneborn: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Cristina Thomas: Planetary Science Institute

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is optimized for observations in the near and mid infrared and will provide essential observations for targets, including those in the Solar System, that cannot be conducted from the ground or other missions during its lifetime. The state-of-the-art science instruments, along with the telescope’s moving target tracking, will enable the infrared study, with unprecedented detail, for nearly every object (Mars and beyond) in the solar system. All instruments have implemented special modes or resolution that enables observations of bright targets. Key science goals for various targets, observing capabilities for JWST, and highlights for the complementary nature with other missions/observatories are described in this paper.

Mode of presentation: poster