James Webb first images – complete set of high resolution shots now live

Post by anewpersonality » Tue, Jul 12, 2022, 4:18 PM UTC

whatshisface wrote: post #33

anewpersonality wrote: post #30

Dumb question. Why can’t we focus on a single exoplanet, look for mountains, grass, buildings? Why am I so stupid but isn’t this the obvious thing to do?

There aren't telescopes big enough to do that.

Post by Hikikomori » Tue, Jul 12, 2022, 4:18 PM UTC

Shadonototra wrote: post #22

This website is one of the worst i ever seen Low res pictures on announcement day fire this web dev

Post by capableweb » Tue, Jul 12, 2022, 4:19 PM UTC

deelowe wrote: post #14

jonplackett wrote: post #9

It would be great if they did a before and after shot. Like, here’s what we could see at this point in space before. Now we can see… THIS!

https://petapixel.com/2022/07/11/comparing-hubble-to-james-w...

Post by MontagFTB » Tue, Jul 12, 2022, 4:20 PM UTC

rbliss wrote: post #29

historynops wrote: post #10

A lot of the pictures have some bright stars with 6 long lens flare like points coming out of them in a consistent pattern. Is that because of the hexagonal shape of JWT's lenses/mirrors?

Yes, it's a combination of both the primary mirror and struts. The JWST website has a very helpful infographic explaining: https://webbtelescope.org/contents/media/images/01G529MX46J7...

Post by anewpersonality » Tue, Jul 12, 2022, 4:21 PM UTC

throwaway5752 wrote: post #46

anewpersonality wrote: post #30

Dumb question. Why can’t we focus on a single exoplanet, look for mountains, grass, buildings? Why am I so stupid but isn’t this the obvious thing to do?

Maybe the link changed, but the 5th link down the page, "July 12, 2022 Release ID: 2022-032", is "Webb Reveals Steamy Atmosphere of Distant Planet in Exquisite Detail ", link is https://webbtelescope.org/contents/news-releases/2022/news-2...