On this episode, we have compiled all-things JWST after the 1st images were released on July 11th-July 12th! We are living in a post-JWST world and already the amazing piece of space technology is a suitable successor for the Hubble Space Telescope. And NASA/ESA/CSA are just getting started, as images continue to be released and show us even more about the unseen infrared spectrum of the universe.
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Reflections of Dr. Thomas Z https://twitter.com/dr_thomasz/status/1549454272458330113?s=21&t=5xD10vP3zdmxtcOQU72kmA Jupiter in infrared https://twitter.com/nasawebb/status/1547686542189047808?s=21&t=5xD10vP3zdmxtcOQU72kmA Ways JWST has helped life back on earth https://twitter.com/nasagoddard/status/1549468394449244160?s=21&t=5xD10vP3zdmxtcOQU72kmA
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Episode Timeline:
00:30 Living in a Post-JWST world / What to expect on this Episode 02:51 AG3D Lab / JWST Coaster & Spacecraft 3D prints / Design for 3D Printing 07:53 We had a great experience for JWST reveal / JWST 3D Print, Paint 08:40 Staying away from social media to keep ideas fresh for the podcast 09:50 1st images from JWST are mindblowing... 11:00 Manscaped Ad - Be ready to represent humanity well when you get abducted by Aliens! You're our only hope! Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code SPACE at MANSCAPED.com! 13:26 What to look for in JWST images when they come out 17:02 Hexagon Star Streak Indicator from JWST 17:38 REACTION: JWST's 1st Deep Field Image 18:36 JWST is a time-viewing machine! 20:36 JWST image covers THIS MUCH of the night sky 22:11 Great place to zoom into JWST images - WebbTelescope.org 23:36 The only downside for JWST - no easily-accessible feed of truth for image releases. Too many website to view for the average citizen 26:36 Processing and releasing your own JWST images 28:06 Reflections from Dr. Z - Associate NASA Administrator 30:36 JWST can find the oldest galaxy / Observing the Sky is observing the past 32:36 JWST is a great piece of Space Technology 33:26 JWST: Exoplanet Hunter 36:36 JWST: Did you know YOU could request observation time? 37:41 What did the 1st JWST images mean to me? 39:26 How much are we desensitised to the universe around us with light-pollution and "in-the-planet" thinking? 40:06 With JWST reveal of so much out there, can the Drake equation assumptions still hold up? 41:06 YOUR questions answered: Why is secret clearance needed to lead JWST team? ITAR & secret clearance (I do not have secret clearance) 44:22 YOUR questions answered: JWST launch doubled it's 10 year lifetime and has more fuel, but what does that mean? What is JWST's orbit? 47:31 YOUR questions answered: Is the Hubble Telescope now a relic of the past? How did Hubble get us to here with JWST? How do JWST and Hubble compare? 55:24 YOUR questions answered: What is JWST's focus moving forward? What am I excited about JWST discovering? 58:18 What do I hope we discover about the universe and humanity through JWST? Exoplanets/ Oumuamua / TRAPPIST-1/ Thinking "outside the box"