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The primary goals of Webb are to study galaxy, star and planet formation in the Universe. To see the very first stars and galaxies form in the early Universe, we have to look deep into space to look back in time (because it takes light time to travel from there to here, the farther out we look, the further we look back in time). The Universe is expanding, and therefore the farther we look, the faster objects are moving away from us, redshifting the light. Redshift means that light that is emitted as ultraviolet or visible light is shifted more and more to redder wavelengths, into the near- and mid-infrared part of the light spectrum for very high redshifts.
Therefore, to study the earliest star formation in the Universe, we have to observe infrared light and use a telescope and instruments optimized for this light. Star and planet formation in the local Universe takes place in the centers of dense, dusty clouds, obscured from our eyes at normal visible wavelengths. Near-infrared light, with its longer wavelength, is less hindered by the small dust particles, allowing near-infrared light to escape from the dust clouds. By observing the emitted near-infrared light we can penetrate the dust and see the processes leading to star and planet formation. Objects of about Earth's temperature emit most of their radiation at mid-infrared wavelengths. These temperatures are also found in dusty regions forming stars and planets, so with mid-infrared radiation we can see the glow of the star and planet formation taking place. An infrared-optimized telescope allows us to penetrate dust clouds to see the birthplaces of stars and planets.
(Also, at one of the other commenters, Webb is not Hubble's replacement, but rather a successor.)
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The James Webb Space Telescope will study?
infrared radiation
What will the Jame Webb space telescope will study?
infrared radiation
Will Hubble still be used after the James Webb telescope in launched?
If the Hubble is still working by the time Webb is launched then yes. The Webb is not a replacement, but a successor.
Who invented the james webb space telescope?
Contrary to the namesake, nobody really "invented" the James Webb Space Telescope. It began as a NASA project for simply, a successor to the aging Hubble Space Telescope and the Spitzer Space Telescope (Which is an infrared telescope). It is now a collaborative project between 17 different countries, including the Canadian Space Agency and the European Space Agency. Originally, it was named the Next Generation Telescope, however later on, in 2002, it was renamed the James Webb Space Telescope in remembrance of the NASA administrator, James Webb, who played a crucial role in the Apollo missions. The closest person to an inventor of the JWST would be the current lead project scientist, John Mather and the staff at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland. However, technically everyone who contributed to the JWST since 1996 could be considered co-inventors as the JWST is equipped with many different instruments purpose-built for the project.
When will be the James webb telescope launched?
It is not sure yet. But NASA has predicted the date to be as between 2014 and 2015.
The James Webb Space Telescope will study?
infrared radiation
What will the Jame Webb space telescope will study?
infrared radiation
What is the James Space Telescope?
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is the planned successor of the HST and the Spitzer Space Telescope (for observations in infrared). It will have a diameter of 6.5 m (the HST has 2.4 m). As of now, the launch will be in 2017 or 2018.
When does the James webb telescope come out?
At this time (early 2014), the James Webb Space Telescope is scheduled to launch during October of 2018 .
Which space telescope is going to be launched after the hubble?
The James Webb telescope.
What telescope is replacing the Hubble telescope?
The replacement for the Hubble is called the James Webb Space Telescope.
When will the James Webb telescope launch?
June 2014
What is the successor of Hubble space telescope is?
The successor of the HST shall be the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
What is the proposed name of Hubble's successor?
The Hubble Space Telescope will be successed by the James Webb Space Telescope
Where can I find the Chronological List of James Webb Space Telescope discoveries?
If you're eager to stay abreast of the groundbreaking discoveries made by the James Webb Space Telescope, look no further than JamesWebbDiscovery dot com . This website serves as the ultimate resource for tracking the awe-inspiring revelations of the James Webb Space Telescope in a seamless, chronological order.
Who invented the james webb space telescope?
Contrary to the namesake, nobody really "invented" the James Webb Space Telescope. It began as a NASA project for simply, a successor to the aging Hubble Space Telescope and the Spitzer Space Telescope (Which is an infrared telescope). It is now a collaborative project between 17 different countries, including the Canadian Space Agency and the European Space Agency. Originally, it was named the Next Generation Telescope, however later on, in 2002, it was renamed the James Webb Space Telescope in remembrance of the NASA administrator, James Webb, who played a crucial role in the Apollo missions. The closest person to an inventor of the JWST would be the current lead project scientist, John Mather and the staff at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland. However, technically everyone who contributed to the JWST since 1996 could be considered co-inventors as the JWST is equipped with many different instruments purpose-built for the project.
Is the James Webb Space Telescope in space?
No. It's scheduled for launch in 2018.
