Overview
Explore the groundbreaking discoveries made by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) in this informative video. Learn how JWST's infrared capabilities allow it to observe distant galaxies and early universe formations that challenge our current understanding of the Big Bang model. Discover the telescope's unique ability to capture multiple time points of a supernova through gravitational lensing, and its role in analyzing exoplanet atmospheres. Gain insights into potential explanations for early galaxy formation, the detection of carbon-based molecules in habitable zone exoplanets, and the implications of finding dimethyl sulfide, a chemical typically associated with life on Earth, in distant worlds. Delve into the scientific implications of these findings and how they may reshape our understanding of the universe's evolution and the potential for extraterrestrial life.
Syllabus
JWST vs Hubble telescope
Why JWST can see farther in space
JWST may be too successful!
What the Big Bang model predicts
The JWST discovery that contradicts Big Bang
Possible explanations for the Big Bang model anomaly
JWST sees 3 points in time for the same star explosion!
JWST discovers planet with Chemical that only comes from life on earth
Taught by
Arvin Ash