The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is the next-generation space telescope that will be launched in 2021. It is the successor of the Hubble Space Telescope and is considered one of the most ambitious astronomical projects ever undertaken. The JWST is a collaboration between NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA), and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA).
With its large primary mirror, which has a diameter of 6.5 meters, and its innovative sun shield that will protect the telescope from the sun's heat, the JWST will be able to collect significantly more light than any other current telescope. This increased light-gathering capability will allow scientists to study some of the most distant objects in the Universe, including the first galaxies, stars, and quasars.
The JWST is also equipped with four main scientific instruments that will work together to observe the Universe in infrared light, from the near-infrared to the mid-infrared. This will allow scientists to study the formation and evolution of stars and galaxies, the physical and chemical properties of exoplanets, including their atmospheres, temperatures, and compositions, and the properties of the interstellar medium which is the matter and radiation that exists between stars.
Additionally, the JWST will be able to study extraordinary objects in the Universe, such as brown dwarfs and exoplanets, which will allow scientists to understand how these objects formed and evolved, and whether they could be potential places to search for life.
The James Webb Space Telescope is expected to make a wide range of scientific discoveries that will change our understanding of the universe and help us to explore the mysteries of the cosmos. In this video, we will dive into the technical details of the JWST and its capabilities, the scientific goals of the telescope, and the discoveries it is expected to make.
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