A student researching astronomy has taken notes:
• The James Webb Space Telescope launched in December 2021 • It observes in infrared, detecting heat from distant objects • Webb can see light from the earliest galaxies in the universe • It orbits the sun about 1 million miles from Earth • The telescope's mirror is 6.5 meters in diameter
The student wants to explain Webb's scientific capabilities.
The James Webb Space Telescope launched in December 2021.
Webb's infrared observation capability and 6.5-meter mirror enable it to detect heat signatures from the earliest galaxies, revealing the universe's most ancient light.
The telescope orbits the sun approximately 1 million miles from Earth.
Webb's primary mirror measures 6.5 meters in diameter.
Correct Answer: B
Choice B. Infrared capability detecting earliest galaxies shows scientific capabilities.