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Seeing the Stars: The James Webb Telescope gives Insight into Space

By P.C Portelli

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In December of 2021, the James Webb Telescope was launched into space to capture images of a section of space not yet seen by human eyes. Unlike the technology located on Earth, the James Webb Telescope was launched into space where it would extend all of the equipment necessary to capture infrared images of stars and solar systems that cannot be viewed from the planet’s surface.

Breakthrough Images of the Unseen

The James Webb Telescope allows us to see into the depths of space with a high-resolution infrared lens. The images that have been returned are breathtaking cosmic landscapes that capture everything from stars to planets and everything that is in between. In addition to their majesty, these images offer everyone from experts to amateur enthusiasts a new look at the cosmos that we have not yet had the opportunity to see.

These images will play a pivotal role in the future of human space exploration. With the technology that was launched into space, we will be able to gather information on solar systems and space without the use of human exploration and the budget that is required to do so. As the images continue to return to Earth, experts now have the opportunity to spread the reach of human understanding deeper into the cosmos than ever possible.

 

The continued observance of

Exoplanetary Systems

After the first few waves of images returned to Earth from the telescope’s transmissions, scientists have identified 20 exoplanetary systems that will be continually observed by the telescope over some time. Space programs across the globe will be monitoring the movement, planets, and patterns of these systems to see what these discoveries have to offer. In addition to this scientific breakthrough, the public will have the opportunity to name the new exoplanetary systems. Experts and amateurs alike will have the chance to submit possible names for each system with the public having the final say through an online voting system.

Each of these exoplanetary systems is host to at least one planet that has not yet been discovered by human life and the star at the center of that system. With 20 new stars and dozens of new planets to observe, experts are hopeful that some of the data collected will be useful in propelling our understanding of other solar systems forward.

 

The Future of Space Imaging and Travel

The James Webb Telescope allows humans a small glimpse into what may be out there. In addition to the beautiful images sent by the telescope, space enthusiasts also got a renewed passion for the vastness of the universe and the curiosity that comes with exploring space. It is too early to know what the images captured by the James Webb Telescope could lead to in the future of space exploration. As the images are collected, NASA and other expert organizations will be able to paint a picture of deep space that can act as a road map for future exploration.

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September 3. 2022

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