The James Webb Telescope has been pushed back. Regarding the news of the launch of this telescope, it has been controversial from the start.
Imagine, from the first scheduling to the rescheduling there are always changes. So that in the end until now it has been able to operate.
A while ago the news was related to the anti-LGBT GQ controversy. This stems from the telescope’s name, but it doesn’t seem to have anything to do with the launch schedule.
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James Webb Space Telescope Reschedule Launch
The first schedule was supposed to be 14 years ago, then on December 18, 2021. However, it turned out that it had to be delayed a few days, so that it was only on December 22, 2021 that the launch took place.
It turned out that an incident occurred that triggered this. While preparing for the launch there was a sudden vibration that caused a bit of trouble for the observatory.
The United States Space Agency confirmed this incident. Finally they had to make preparations and reschedule with a delay of up to 4 days.
They mentioned that there was a loose clamping tape. During those preparations, scientists finally had to decide on a delay to secure Webb to the Adapter.
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James Webb Telescope With Latest Technology
Creation and development since 30 years ago, in 1996 to be exact. They claim that this tool will have the strongest observation accuracy for outer space.
Its size reaches 6.5 meters with a very large mirror, then orbits into space. So it took about 2 weeks to stretch perfectly like origami from paper that we often play with.
Not only that, when it launches it will take 30 days to reach the point of orbit. It is located 1.5 km from Planet Earth.
Interestingly, this new telescope will get observations unreachable by the previously used Hubble telescope. So hopefully it will be able to operate as expected.
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When Can Observation Data Be Obtained?
The James Webb telescope was only able to transmit the images he captured within 6 months. Regarding the complex system, it takes time and chills to be able to carry out the roles of each instrument.
We can rely on its capabilities. Even 10 or it could be up to 20 years in the future. Researchers reveal that later data from this telescope can capture the past. So that it can help uncover trace formations of galaxies that have not been detected.
Then it can catch the dust clouds that are the place where stars and planetary systems are formed. Overall, this telescope can cover and even search for galaxies born 33.5 M years ago.
The James Webb Telescope will be an exciting latest piece of research. We do need to wait again for the continuation of the catch, but it feels like it will be worth it. So, let’s see what will catch on in the next few months. (R10/HR-Online)
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