They did figure it would! They were just taken aback at the size of the pebble, and now are a little worried there may be more of that size that strike Webb more frequently. But the telescope is still working fine, for now. Read more
Isaac Schultz
isaacschultz
Science writer at Gizmodo, previously of Atlas Obscura. A native New Yorker. Mostly covering ancient things (on Earth and beyond) and masses extremely big or incredibly small.
I chuckled
See, for me space photos mean Pink Floyd/Hans Zimmer on repeat.
This is a good point! It’s hard not to talk about Webb without just listing off every superlative in the book. Sharper images, faster, farther...etc.
I have no doubt that soon the toy will hit your head and, like Newton’s apple, will reveal to you the inner workings of quantum gravity.
Tomorrow!!!!
Porque no los dos?
Not pedantic! Addressing. Thank you.
A sherd=a shard!
Ha! Got you all!
I’m waiting on word from the researchers! Unfortunately no materials I’ve yet seen (including the paper) link to the playlist.
The question is merely whether we run out of telescope components or vocabulary first.
This is a good point! Both Voyagers really are a testament to NASA’s engineering teams. As you say though, the spacecraft are still transmitting their data, so it’s hopefully not the last time we cover them. Will mention in the next go.
Well, when you put it that way...
There’s an InSight press conference tomorrow; hopefully the team can tell us more!
InSight press conference tomorrow may have some answers. We’ll have to wait and see...
Perfect reference, no notes.
Beta Pictoris c—a super Jupiter orbiting Beta Pictoris—has that mass. Thanks for spotting—it’s been corrected.
All Enceladus eventually make their way to Uranus...sorry to make you hungry :(
And the W boson news out of Fermilab yesterday, as well! A lot happening in your neck of the woods... Read more