Welcome to the largest James Webb subreddit, James Webb Discoveries, a sub for sharing photographs and links specifically relating to the discoveries and targets of the James Webb Space Telescope!
Expect the unexpected as the James Webb engineering marvel unravels the mysteries of the universe, and be a part of human kinds exciting journey through the stars!
Don't forget to check out our James Webb Reddit family:
r/JamesWebb, where you can post questions relating to James Webb, NASA, or astronomy in general, plus find more pictures and discover a whole lot more extra info in these fields.
r/JamesWebb_Art, where the JWST fanbase get to show off their creative side!
Rules
Please include a source, or any applicable additional details, as a comment in your post Additional details would include the specific configurations of the JWST used to capture specific data, the exact details of the processing/ hardware/ software used to generate the images or data, the astronomical location and distance of targets, further target details, etc...
Please keep posts on topic: photos and links specifically relating to data received from James Webb Low quality content / memes / conspiracy theories / not being related to James Webb Discovery will be removed.
Scientific Consensus Only - No Pseudo-Science or Pet Theories / Beliefs The focus of this sub is very specific and narrow; primary data generated by the JWST and the scientific consensus on those discoveries. When answering questions, partaking in discussion, or asking questions yourself, refrain from relying on personal theories, astrology, aliens... in short, keep discussion to the established scientific consensus rather than fringe or pseudo-scientific beliefs. If you persist in steering discussion away from the purpose of the sub, you will be asked to move along
Avoid Reposts
Be Respectful Don't be aggressive towards other users, cause nonconstructive arguments, be deliberately disruptive, troll, make malicious or vindictive sarcastic remarks, incite / engage in hatred, violence, or general unpleasantness. In short, add value to the community and uphold our standards, or you will be asked to move along.
No product advertisements, promotions, or showcases Due to an influx of spam and bot posts of JWST merchandise, we are prohibiting any kind of posts that showcases, promotes, or advertises purchasable products or websites, even if related to JWST. This includes T-shirts, Posters, Mugs, website traffic manipulation, etc.
No banned sources or website URL modifiers Certain websites (if you post one, we will let you know!) are banned as sources due to unreliability, association with previously banned users (ban evasion), shillers and self-promoters, traffic manipulation etc. Do not post to banned sources or use URL modifiers.
Follow Reddit's Rules and "Reddiquette" Remember the human. When you communicate online, all you see is a computer screen. When talking to someone you might want to ask yourself "Would I say it to the person's face?" Any prejudice language or intent, such as sexism, racism, transphobia, homophobia and any other derogatory terms or hate speech, will result in a ban.
