For everybody waiting with bated breath for Tuesdays release of the very first James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) images, NASAs doing a bit of a tease. Theyre launching one image a day early on Monday afternoon. And, the commentator will be the President of the United States, Mr. Joseph R. Biden. Joining him will be NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, who will perform this unique White House astronomy instruction. Its all part of the buildup to the big exposes on Tuesday.
Whats JWST going to show us first? Theres a preview on Monday. Credit: ESA.
For weeks now, weve been getting alluring hints about images from JWST so great they make astronomers sob. Simply last Friday, NASA and ESA announced the list of very first release images. So, what is so great that the President becomes part of the Big Reveal a day early? We can just speculate which image it is, naturally. But, it must be respectable if hes taking time out to commemorate with the rest people.
Or, will the first image be the deepest view of area ever taken? Thats what JWSTs image of SMACS 0723 guarantees. Of course, theres a huge planet out there, called WASP 96 b and JWST could be revealing something about its atmosphere.
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So, everybody location your bets about what President Biden and Administrator Bill Nelson are going to reveal us. The announcement happens at 5:30 p.m. EDT Monday, July 11th, so less than 24 hours away. You can watch this announcement, and of course, all the celebrations on July 12th on NASA TV, Twitter, and other social media websites.
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For everybody waiting with bated breath for Tuesdays release of the first James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) images, NASAs doing a bit of a tease. Theyre launching one image a day early on Monday afternoon. For weeks now, weve been getting tantalizing tips about images from JWST so good they make astronomers sob. Just last Friday, NASA and ESA revealed the list of very first release images. Thats what JWSTs image of SMACS 0723 guarantees.