Essays about: "James Webb Space Telescope"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 essays containing the words James Webb Space Telescope.
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1. Performance Evaluation of a 3D Printed Mirror Actuator : A Comparison with the James Webb Space Telescope
University essay from KTH/Skolan för teknikvetenskap (SCI)Abstract : This study aims to investigate the similarities in precision and performance between a James WebbSpace Telescope mirror actuator, the part controlling the motion of the primary mirror segments,and two 3D printed replicas. The two replicas were made from the plastics PLA and PETGand based on the designs of Zachary Tong. READ MORE
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2. James Webb Space Telescope Observations of Jupiter’s Moon Europa
University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)Abstract : The creation of life has puzzled humanity since the dawn of time. With the launch of thecutting-edge James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) at last year's closing, the next step in humanity'ssearch for life has been taken. READ MORE
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3. Deriving Spectral Maps from JWST Data : A Study of Enceladus’ Plumes
University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)Abstract : This study investigates the presence of water vapor plumes in the region south of Enceladus, a moon in the Saturnian system, through observations conducted by the James Webb Space Telescope. Enceladus is believed to harbor a subsurface ocean or localized water reservoir that gives rise to water geysers, expelling vapor into its tenuous atmosphere and outer space. READ MORE
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4. Using the James Webb Space Telescope to Find Carbon Dioxide on Ganymede
University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)Abstract : The aim of this bachelor's thesis is to search for CO₂ on Ganymede by studyingobservations taken by the James Webb Space Telescope and in doing so, create aprocessing pipeline for JWST data. The data is collected by JWST's Near InfraredSpectrograph instrument which is used for spectroscopy in the near infrared spectrum. READ MORE
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5. Estimating stellar limb darkening using exoplanet transits
University essay from Lunds universitet/Astrofysik; Lunds universitet/Fysiska institutionenAbstract : The brightness of the stars is not uniform over the surface as it varies depending on the wavelength and the atmosphere that the light propagates. Limb darkening is an optical effect caused by a decrease in brightness of the star towards the edge. READ MORE