Is JWST Living Up to the Hype?

What was one of the major challenges faced by the James Webb Space Telescope project before its launch?

• Competition from other telescopes

• Insufficient scientific interest

• Technical complexity and delays

• Lack of funding

What surprising discovery did Webb make about early galaxies?

• They were much brighter and more distant than expected

• They contained no stars

• They formed much later than previously thought

• They were less massive than expected

What is one theory about why early galaxies grew faster than expected?

• Different behavior of dark matter and young stars

• Lack of cosmic dust

• Increased cosmic radiation

• Higher gravitational forces

What is the large seed theory regarding supermassive black holes?

• They form from the collision of two smaller black holes

• They form from a collapsing cloud of gas

• They form from the remnants of a supernova

• They form from the merger of multiple galaxies

What did Webb's observations suggest about the small seed theory for black hole formation?

• It is supported by recent findings

• It is the only valid theory

• It is unlikely due to the size and age of observed black holes

• It explains all supermassive black holes

What unique capability does Webb have when studying exoplanets?

• Predicting future planetary orbits

• Observing planets in other galaxies

• Measuring atmospheric temperatures and compositions

• Detecting gravitational waves

What intriguing molecule did Webb detect on the exoplanet K218B?

• Methane

• Ammonia

• Dimethyl sulfide

• Ozone