NASA | JWST Feature - Evolution of the Universe

The video explores the structure and formation of the universe, focusing on galaxies and their groupings into clusters and the cosmic web. It discusses the origins of the universe, the formation of the first stars, and how these stars led to the creation of galaxies. The James Webb Space Telescope's role in observing these early cosmic structures is highlighted.

What is the name of one of the largest known galaxy clusters?

• Virgo Cluster

• Abell 1689

• Coma Cluster

• Perseus Cluster

What event is measured as the cosmic microwave background?

• The collapse of hydrogen gas

• The formation of the first stars

• The Big Bang

• The cooling of the universe to form atoms

Approximately how many years ago did the universe come into existence?

• 15 billion years

• 10.5 billion years

• 13.7 billion years

• 12.3 billion years

What role did the first stars play in the universe?

• They formed the first atoms

• They re-illuminated the universe and seeded cosmic structures

• They created the cosmic microwave background

• They caused the universe to expand

What is the James Webb Space Telescope expected to observe?

• The formation of the first atoms

• The expansion of the universe

• Clusters of the first stars and their supernovae

• The cosmic microwave background