But how exactly will Webb block the star's light
AU Mic will be a target for #NASAWebb! Our coronagraph will block out the light of the central star to allow detection of faint objects nearby. Goal: search for giant planets 10 AU or more from the star. Webb will also be able to detect the vast disk of dust orbiting AU Mic.https://twitter.com/NASAExoplanets/status/1284505820994998273 …
As the TESS spacecraft
enters its third year of observations, it's taking a new look at a familiar system this month. And today it won't be alone. Astronomers are looking at AU Microscopii, a young nearby star, with the TESS, NICER and Swift observatories. pic.twitter.com/RFpSyQtTPe
enters its third year of observations, it's taking a new look at a familiar system this month. And today it won't be alone. Astronomers are looking at AU Microscopii, a young nearby star, with the TESS, NICER and Swift observatories. pic.twitter.com/RFpSyQtTPe
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#NASAWebb’s Near Infrared Camera (NIRCam) is equipped with coronagraphs, which block a brighter object's light to make it possible to view the dimmer object nearby. It’s similar to using your hand to shield the Sun from your eyes, so you can focus on what's in front of you. (1/2) - Show replies
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