Where is JWST pointing

[RobbyQbit]

Where does JWST point to in the universe or is it constantly scanning lot's of directions. When I say direction, I guess there is no concept of N-E-S-W up in space. But it must point somewhere.

 

[billslugg]

JWST cannot point within about 80° of the Sun due to heat concerns. It cannot point more than about 120° away from the Sun due to its mounting. It takes a whole year for the telescope to be able to cover the whole sky. The targets they look at are all over the place.

 

[RobbyQbit]

JWST cannot point within about 80° of the Sun due to heat concerns. It cannot point more than about 120° away from the Sun due to its mounting. It takes a whole year for the telescope to be able to cover the whole sky. The targets they look at are all over the place.

Thanks Bill.