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The 84 pages that link to James Webb Space Telescope, each with the reason it gives.

• Hubble Space TelescopeCompared with: Webb observes longer infrared wavelengths and operates much farther from Earth than Hubble.

• Very Large TelescopeCompared with: Webb avoids atmospheric distortion and observes infrared wavelengths unavailable to the VLT from the ground.

• Chandra X-ray ObservatoryCompared with: Webb traces infrared light from dust and distant galaxies, complementing Chandra’s view of hot, energetic matter.

• Herschel Space ObservatoryCompared with: Webb extends infrared studies with greater sensitivity at shorter wavelengths, rather than replacing Herschel’s far-infrared reach.

• GaiaCompared with: Unlike Gaia’s astrometric survey, Webb studies faint and distant objects in detail.

• Spitzer Space TelescopeCompared with: Webb succeeded Spitzer’s role in infrared research with a larger mirror and different instruments.

• Euclid (space telescope)Compared with: Webb prioritizes depth on selected targets, while Euclid prioritizes coverage of vast sky areas.

• Extremely Large TelescopeCompared with: JWST avoids atmospheric distortion, while the ELT offers a much larger ground-based aperture.

• Subaru TelescopeCompared with: Webb avoids atmospheric interference, while Subaru offers ground-based access and wide surveys.

• Wide-field Infrared Survey ExplorerCompared with: JWST provides deeper, detailed views of chosen regions, unlike WISE’s broad, comparatively shallow survey.

• Hubble Ultra-Deep FieldCompared with: Its infrared observations extend deep-field studies to earlier and fainter galaxies.

• Giant Magellan TelescopeCompared with: Webb avoids atmospheric distortion, while the Giant Magellan Telescope uses a much larger ground-based aperture.