@NASAWebb As this horrible year closes, and hopefully a much better year approaches, I have a burning question about Webb telescope.
How much lead time after 2021 launch is needed until *any* image is likely to be released to public?
Still in 2021, or more likely 2022?
Webb has a long commissioning period, which includes: deployment, travel out to L2, cooling the telescope, and calibrating the mirrors and instruments. Routine science operations will start ~200 days after launch, so expect the first public image before they start.
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Thanks so much for responding. I'm so excited for Webb. It feels like I've been waiting my whole life for it (an event as momentous as this, I mean) ;-)
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We are equally excited! Thanks for your question!
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