NIRISS

Overview

NIRISS, contributed by the Canadian Space Agency, provides JWST with slitless spectroscopy and high-contrast imaging.

Observing bands

Knowledge connections

• Instrument ofJames Webb Space Telescope
• ObservesNear-infrared
• Member of groupSpectrometer

Sources

Facts on this topic will be cited from these primary and reference sources.

• CSACanadian Space Agency

  Canadian missions, instruments, and contributions to international programs.