Big Ideas - Episode 13 - Search For New Planets

The video discusses the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and its mission to explore distant galaxies, connecting the Big Bang to the Milky Way. It introduces the Worldwide Telescope, a software by Microsoft that allows users to explore space using images from various telescopes. The video covers different viewing modes, including Sky, Earth, and Planets modes, and highlights recent discoveries of planets using gravitational microlensing, a technique predicted by Einstein.

What is the primary purpose of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)?

How does the JWST contribute to our understanding of the early universe?

Explain how the JWST will help scientists observe the formation of stars and galaxies.

Describe the features of the Worldwide Telescope (WWT).

How does the Earth mode in the Worldwide Telescope differ from other viewing modes?

What types of celestial bodies can users view in the Planets mode of the Worldwide Telescope?

What is the significance of the gravitational micro lensing technique in astronomy?