We've never seen THIS before - James Webb Space Telescope

We've never seen THIS before - James Webb Space Telescope

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Physics, Science

10th - 12th Grade

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The video explores the capabilities of the James Webb Space Telescope, highlighting its ability to observe the universe in infrared, which allows it to see further back in time than the Hubble Space Telescope. It discusses the engineering feats involved in Webb's design and deployment, its location at a Lagrangian point, and its mission to study the early universe, galaxy formation, and the search for life on exoplanets.

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3 mins • 1 pt

Discuss the importance of the cosmic microwave background in the context of the Webb telescope's mission.

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What role does spectroscopy play in the observations made by the Webb telescope?

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How does the design of the Webb telescope's mirrors contribute to its functionality?

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What are some of the scientific goals that the James Webb Space Telescope aims to achieve?

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