James Webb Space Telescope Commissioning Quiz

What was the primary risk associated with the James Webb Space Telescope project?

• Inability to repair in space

• Collaborative challenges among countries

• Technical failures during launch

• Lack of funding

What role does the Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam) play in the JWST?

• Communicating with Earth

• Capturing images of distant galaxies

• Aligning the telescope's primary mirror segments

• Monitoring the telescope's temperature

Which instrument is responsible for navigation and keeping the JWST on track?

• NIRCam

• NIRISS

• FGS

• MIRI

What issue does the Near-infrared spectrograph (NIRSpec) face?

• Communication delays

• Excessive power consumption

• Inability to capture images

• Non-operational micro shutters

Why was the Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) prepared last?

• It was the least important

• It was the most complex instrument

• It had the most technical issues

• It required a different operating temperature

What is the purpose of the thermal stability test for the JWST?

• To test its ability to withstand space debris

• To test its solar panel efficiency

• To ensure it can operate under varying temperatures

• To calibrate its communication systems

Why is it important for the JWST to operate in both optimal and suboptimal conditions?

• To reduce maintenance costs

• To improve image quality

• To ensure it can handle unexpected situations

• To save energy

What does the throughput test measure in the JWST?

• The efficiency of its power usage

• The amount of light reaching the detectors

• The accuracy of its navigation system

• The speed of data transmission

What is astrometric calibration used for in the JWST?

• Testing the telescope's communication systems

• Aligning the telescope's mirrors

• Measuring the telescope's temperature

• Translating image pixels to star coordinates

What is the final goal of the commissioning process for the JWST?

• To launch the telescope into space

• To ensure all instruments are functioning optimally

• To establish communication with Earth

• To capture the first images of distant galaxies