James Webb Space Telescope Discoveries Quiz

What recent discovery did the James Webb Space Telescope make on the exoplanet WASP 96b?

• Signs of alien life

• Water vapor, hazes, and clouds

• Existence of a solid surface

• Presence of liquid water

How far is the exoplanet WASP 96b from Earth?

• 500 light-years

• 1,120 light-years

• 2,000 light-years

• 3,500 light-years

What is the diameter of WASP 96b compared to Jupiter?

• 3 times greater

• 2 times greater

• 0.5 times greater

• 1.2 times greater

What is the primary method used by the James Webb Space Telescope to study WASP 96b?

• Direct imaging

• Radio wave analysis

• Gravitational lensing

• Transmission spectroscopy

What tool did the James Webb Space Telescope use to monitor light from the WASP-96 system?

• Chandra X-ray Observatory

• Near-Infrared Imager and Slitless Spectrograph (NIRISS)

• Wide Field Camera 3

• Hubble's Advanced Camera for Surveys

What does the transmission spectrum of WASP 96b reveal?

• The planet's magnetic field

• The planet's core composition

• Details of the atmosphere, including water vapor

• The planet's rotation speed

What is the significance of the broad wavelength range covered by the transmission spectrum?

• It is sensitive to water and other vital molecules

• It allows for the detection of gravitational waves

• It helps in measuring the speed of light

• It enables the study of dark matter

What is the significance of the James Webb Space Telescope's location at Lagrange Point 2?

• It allows for faster data transmission

• It provides an uninterrupted view without Earth's interference

• It reduces the telescope's operational costs

• It enhances the telescope's power supply

What is the primary focus of the James Webb Space Telescope's mission during Cycle 1?

• Mapping the Milky Way

• Studying black holes

• Observing the sun

• Investigating exoplanets

What is one of the future goals of the James Webb Space Telescope?

• To communicate with extraterrestrial life

• To identify potentially habitable planets

• To land on exoplanets

• To explore the center of the Earth