Getting Started with Exploring JWST Information


Suggestions for JWST users on getting started with exploring the vast ecosystem of JWST information are provided in this article.


The JWST documentation repository (JDox) holds a comprehensive collection of documentation on the JWST spacecraft and instruments, preparing observing proposals, and data analysis. Useful entry points to get started include the following:

Many topics of interest to train the JWST astronomical community on the end-to-end JWST science process have been covered in

There exist also many other resources for JWST information outside of JDox. A listing of key access points is provided at




Notable updates
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    Updated for Cycle 6.
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