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Neil & NASA Explain James Webb's First Images

2022-07-15 Science & Technology
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James Webb Space Telescope’s first full-color images have arrived! On this explainer, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice explore the deepest views of the cosmos yet with NASA astrophysicist, Knicole Colon. Discover nebulas, gas clouds, galaxies, and stars in the new images captured by JWST. We enjoy space in all its beauty, but also ask: what do these images helps us uncover? Find out about the objectives of JWST as represented by the new images and about the countless scientists and engineers who made it all happen. Learn about the atmospheres of exoplanets, Stephan’s Quintet, and the Carina Nebula. What are we hoping to discover as scientists capture even more data and images? Who do we find biomarkers on planets many lightyears away? Finally, will JWST bring us one step closer to discovering life? Get the NEW Cosmic Queries book (5/5 ⭐s on Amazon!): https://amzn.to/3dYIEQF Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk! Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities & scientists discuss astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in the universe. Keep Looking Up! #StarTalk #neildegrassetyson 0:00 - Introduction 3:07 - Unfold the Universe 6:05 - Where Was JWST Launched From? 7:22 - Biden’s JWST Address 8:30 - Galaxy Clusters 9:33 - Exoplanets 17:52 - Stefan’s Quintet 20:10 - Southern Ring Nebula 22:57 - The Science Behind JWST 25:49 - JWST’s Data 27:13 - Looking For Life 30:10 - Closing Notes

Top Comments (10)

@juliahaynie764 2022-07-15

Scientists being excited about science is always the best!

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@StarTalk 2022-07-15

What were your reactions to James Webb's first images?

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@lewisbale1 2022-07-16

My daughter is one of the Engineers that worked for Northrop Grumman on the JWST. Finally, so happy that we get to see these images.

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@KylonRen56 2022-07-16

As an engineer...mad respect to NASA engineers who solve problems you cant even replicate easily on earth

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@mikep3226 2022-07-16

I found Chuck's "Old Man Hubble" impersonations incredibly amusing, and very interesting. But, remember, Hubble is still not out of it. Hubble can see frequencies that Webb can't. Making composites with data from both the several IR detectors on Webb and data in the visible from Hubble can still produce useful results.

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@pradyumnsoni4322 2022-07-16

Saw video where Neil was invited on a news channel to speak on these images but was given only 5 minutes to speak on them and was cut abruptly. Such a disservice to him and the universe. Glad to see him talk his heart out in this explainer. Love you Neil <3

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@feldibaer6171 2022-07-15

Thank you on behalf of all engineers. Here in Germany, as engineers, we say our greatest praise is the silence when nobody complains.

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@NickCornish123 2022-07-21

StarTalk is absolutely fantastic. I'm finding the older I get, the more curious I am of the cosmos and the less I generally care about the smaller human problems. Keep up the great content! :)

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@frustis 2023-01-14

This is such a great combination. Nicole, a full on expert on the matter on one side; Tyson, with his general knowledge of everything and great communication skills who knows what the public will understand from what Nicole is saying and what not; and then Chuck, knowing little about it but making great commentary and adding humor, as well as giving Tyson excuses to explain things for the public. So good. I love this show

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@KevinDeCarlsbad 2022-08-24

I had the pleasure of working on JWST for about 13 years. Many long days, including weekends and many others that I worked with worked more. Congratulations to all NGC team members and our partners.

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