SciShow News: James Webb Space Telescope and Shopify

The video discusses the James Webb Space Telescope's (JWST) first official images and its testing phase. It highlights the telescope's ability to handle latent images, the annealing process to reset detectors, and its capability to capture fast-moving objects like asteroids and Jupiter. The video also mentions the telescope's better-than-expected performance and concludes with a sponsorship message from Shopify.

What is the primary purpose of the James Webb Space Telescope as mentioned in the video?

• To study ocean currents

• To monitor Earth's weather

• To unfold the universe

• To explore the surface of Mars

What type of galaxy was used to test JWST's handling of bright sources?

• Elliptical galaxy

• Dwarf galaxy

• Type II Seyfert galaxy

• Spiral galaxy

What is the significance of latent images in telescope observations?

• They cause image distortion

• They enhance image quality

• They are used for calibration

• They are irrelevant

What is the purpose of the annealing process in JWST's testing?

• To calibrate the cameras

• To align the mirrors

• To reset the detectors

• To cool down the telescope

What is the temperature range used in the annealing process for JWST's MIRI detector?

• 0 to 5 Kelvin

• 7 to 20 Kelvin

• 20 to 25 Kelvin

• 10 to 15 Kelvin

Which celestial body was used to demonstrate JWST's ability to capture fast-moving objects?

• Mars

• Saturn

• Venus

• Jupiter

What unexpected feature of Jupiter was captured by JWST?

• Its polar ice caps

• Its faint rings

• Its volcanic activity

• Its magnetic field

How does the performance of JWST compare to initial ground tests?

• It performs unpredictably

• It performs the same

• It performs worse

• It performs better

What is the main benefit of using Shopify as mentioned in the video?

• It scales with business growth

• It offers free shipping

• It provides free advertising

• It guarantees sales

What is the main focus of Shopify's Starting Up series?

• To offer legal support

• To help businesses thrive

• To teach coding skills

• To provide financial advice