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Unfortunately the JWST isn't a visible light telescope — it's sensor is for infrared light [1]. It's not going to be providing images like Hubble did, as it wa
by Ductapemaster 6y ago
Unfortunately the JWST isn't a visible light telescope — it's sensor is for infrared light [1]. It's not going to be providing images like Hubble did, as it was designed to look at extremely far away galaxies and nebulae that have very redshifted light.
[1] https://science.howstuffworks.com/jwst-infrared.htm https://science.howstuffworks.com/jwst-infrared.htm
- caiobegotti 6y agoThe idea related to the OP is that JWST can actually image distant exoplanets without depending on spectrum and/or transit analysis like it's done today. In a way, JWST will be able to give us visuals of exoplanets we only dream about today, much like what Hubble did for some objects previously only imagined. At least that's how I understand what JWST can do for exoplanets hunting.