This came out a few hours after I posted last week’s Because it’s Friday, but I could not miss out – so here it is just a week late! https://blogs.nasa.gov/webb/2022/02/11/photons-received-webb-sees-its-first-star-18-times/ For an excellent explanation why there are 18 stars in the image have a look at NASA’s video: Featured image …
Because It’s Friday… Flash
This week, I have a follow-up to last week’s blog. There has been a lot of press coverage of the James Webb space telescope. Here is the latest xkcd take on the subject. xkcd: Sunshield And here is a chance for a last look at a $10bn spacecraft. A $10bn …
Because it’s Friday – The hazards of working on Christmas Day
Back to xkcd.com for the last laugh of the year… xkcd: December 25th Launch James Webb Space Telescope – Webb/NASA Where Is Webb? NASA/Webb Top of page image Credit: NASA/Desiree Stoverurl. James Webb Space Telescope Mirror Seen in Full Bloom | NASA