NASA | Webb Telescope Planetary Studies Web Feature

The video explores the James Webb Space Telescope's role in studying exoplanets, atmospheric gases, and dusty discs. It delves into the history of our solar system, focusing on small bodies like asteroids and comets. The video also examines the outer planets and their moons, with a particular interest in Titan. Seasonal changes on Uranus and Neptune are discussed, as well as the Kuiper Belt's significance in understanding planetary systems. The telescope's capabilities allow for a deeper comparison of our solar system with others, enhancing our knowledge of planetary formation and evolution.

What significant seasonal changes were observed on Uranus and what might explain them?

How do the icy bodies of the Kuiper Belt contribute to our understanding of the solar system's evolution?

In what ways will the James Webb Space Telescope enhance our knowledge of planetary systems?