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Yeah-I have always been interested to understand how something can be created out of nothing. You look at what we know of space and it's a small fraction.

Where did all the matter come from to generate all the stars and galaxies we know about?

Hopefully this telescope can bring some answers to that.

 

And what was there before there was nothing..?
Answers on a postcard.....

 

@Fordy117 will know. Answers on a midget.

 

Latest is 5:00am launch whist is 10:00am your time. If the Webb scope gives us as much as 1% of what the Hubble has given us, it will be amazing.
I would suggest that in terms of our understanding of the universe, the Hubble has been nothing short of amazing. The long “deep field” exposure shot into apparent nothingness and darkness was a game changer.
That said, my favorite image is the “pillars of creation”.

 

Yep, been watching the live broadcasts over the last few days. Going very well!

 

Just seen that Stafford, now all the alignment and calibration to do as well as reaching it's primary location. Certainly is something worth talking about, as I said earlier, if it can do anything like the Hubble did it will be amazing.
Unfortunately I live in an area with light pollution but it seems our "plan b" location might be more favourable for a small scope of my own. We will see.

Edit, seems where I am now is a 5 , plan b is a 4 on Bortle scale. Certainly feels like a massive difference.

 

Any updates on this amazing piece of equipment?

 

It is, thanks..

 

Forgive my ignorance but what is that brown stuff? Absolutely stunning images seen so far. Quite humbling really.

 

Gas....