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For those expressing disappointment, keep in mind that this probably reminds you of the Hubble deep field, but that image took 11 cumulative days of exposures a

For those expressing disappointment, keep in mind that this probably reminds you of the Hubble deep field, but that image took 11 cumulative days of exposures and tons of post processing. This is a very impressive deep field right out of the gate based on only 11 hours of exposure. I don’t know any more details than that. It’s going to take lots of context and details to be able to make apples to apples comparisons on image quality. Consider how hard it is to come up with a “WOW” image after decades of Hubble and highly advanced image processing techniques from space and terrestrial scopes. It’ll take many years to get the full value from JWST, and this is just the start. So bravo and keep it coming!

systemvoltage 4y ago
Not a single comment in this thread has expressed disappointment about the image itself. People are disappointed about the PR and poorly run press conference.
- dmix 4y ago
  It's disappointing because community outreached/education is supposed to be a part of NASAs job. It was late, filled with cliches, bad image quality, and over far too quickly. A squandered opportunity to pay-off the excitement for this project to communicate why it's interesting and build excitement for what's still to come. I guess we'll have to stick to Youtube channels with proper production and presentation skills to do that...