Science of the James Webb Telescope Explained!

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You’ve probably heard about the James Webb Space Telescope and seen some cool pictures. But why should astronomers have all the fun? How do we get to use this new toy ourselves?

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[Spooky_OG]

ANTON GETTING ANOTHER SHOUTOUT!!!! Let’s He puts his heart into all of his videos for many years and now he’s getting his… Keep it up Anton! Thanks PBS for noticing him!

[Nethershaw]

Such a fan of Anton. So glad you gave him a shout out. He deserves it. The man publishes a video _every single day_ and it's all solid gold.

[convergencemechanical]

Anton is my go to science news outlet for years now, go check his stuff out it's awesome

[jackkomisar]

As a resident of Maryland, I would like to recognize my. former senator Barbara A. Mikulski, for whom the Mikulski Archive for Space Telescopes (see 8:12 in the video) was named. This honor was in recognition of her support for the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes. In 2012, when NASA discovered an exploding star, they named it "Supernova Mikulski" in her honor. In addition to astronomy, she also supported biomedical research in Maryland.

[riggersHDFTW]

love for the anton petrov shout out such a kind soul and a legend

[SaintBenard]

The shout-out to What-da-Math was so sweet!

[christophermiller]

It's always nice to see one content creator you love shouting out another. PBS Space Time and Anton Petrov are my go-to. I appreciate Anton especially for how he not only doesn't sensationalize scientific studies in the manner that most media outlets seem to but actively seeks to correct their misrepresentations. He's a great science communicator among a lot of noise.

[TheDecree]

Anton and Matt are the ultimate space and science communicators/teachers

[birbdad]

Nice shoutout to the most consistent youtuber I've ever seen: Anton Petrov. Never missed a day in years, despite having lost his son. Such a nice guy and committed to the cause.

[N_CommanderShepard]

As a physicist who works for the contractor that made James Webb (NG), I’m still in awe at what this piece of engineering was able to accomplish. Truly a remarkable time for astrophysicist’s and cosmologists.

[matthewparker]

I may have an opportunity to work with the JWST next year, as part of my physics degree. The best part is that the project leader will have already done all the boring paperwork.

[JaYoeNation]

Love the shout out to Anton. He’s awesome.

[jimc.goodfellas]

Anton is the best. He's really a wonderful person

[artdonovandesign]

At the conclusion of the episode, Matt asks, "Did that sound snarky?" It did...and it was GREAT! Thank you, Matt 😊

[Aijia_Vance]

Love the shout out to Anton. Glad this subject has finally hit Spacetime. And also glad the controversy of the naming has finally been addressed in the mainstream, thought I was the only one. Thanks Matt!

[av]

I bust out laughing so hard at "You've probably heard of the JWST" in the beginning. Waited like half my life for it to finally get to L2

[arnaudt]

Very Happy to see Anton Petrov citation, because he deserves it so much !
Him, and your channel, are both into my top 10 on YT !

[dannygelbart]

@PBS Space Time, thanks for shouting out Anton! His channel and yours are my main go-to's to learn about space and science!

[zachsuperfisky]

The fact that anyone with enough knowledge and time can put in a proposal for exploring the universe just amazes me.

[WilliamFord]

Nice shout-out to Anton! You’re a wonderful person, Matt!