Instrument

NIRISS

Also known as FGS/NIRISS

Observatories

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

The primary and reference sources this topic draws on.

CSACanadian Space Agency
Canadian missions, instruments, and contributions to international programs.