Astronomer Working With Webb Said the new Images 'Almost Brought him to Tears.' We'll see Them on July 12th universetoday storybywill
Another image will provide the public with something else they’ve never seen before . This image will feature an exoplanet, as well as spectral data from its atmosphere obtained by its advanced. These instruments allow astronomers to observe chemical signatures from an exoplanet by observing how light is absorbed in its atmosphere.
Even more exciting, these same observations could reveal traces of methane gas, ammonia, and other chemicals indicative of biological processes that we associate with life . Last, but not least, the presence of chemicals like chlorofluorocarbons and others we associate with industrial processes would be seen as indications of advanced life .
And it all starts with these “first-light” images, which NASA says it plans to release on July 12th, starting at 10:30 AM EDT . According to NASA’s deputy administrator, Pam Melroy, these first images were emotionally overwhelming for her too. “What I have seen moved me, as a scientist, as an engineer, and as a human being,” she
. While the rest of us will have to wait another eight days, the teasers we’ve been treated to suggest that the years of delays, retesting, and cost overruns will totally be worth it!As of the publication of this article, there are just 8 days, 19 hours, and 12 minutes to go!
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