Detailed Analysis of The First James Webb Image, SMACS 0723

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Yeah

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It sure is. I’m loving this content compared to the wait since launch. Should we call it a beryllium age after the mirrors?

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Ugh we are so lucky to have a king like him

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[@me0101001000]

I love these breakdowns. Not only does it help cover the weak spots in my understanding, but it also helps provide a great example on how to explain a complicated phenomenon to someone who doesn't have the same background as you. I think something severely lacking in academia is the aspiration to be able to explain anything clearly to anyone. And it seems you're able to explain astrophysics quite well to someone who doesn't study the same thing (I'm a chemist). Great breakdown, Anton!

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100% agreed!

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[@Thorocious]

I couldn't agree with that more. Something else that upset me this week is the lack of celebrating this truly marvel in science. Sure it was posted on nearly every news channel available, but for example - none of the teachers in my boys school touched on it. Only a few KZbin channels really broke down the information we got from it. As I said, this should have been celebrated at every opportunity for all of humanity, as its such a massive achievement. How are we going to get our kids excited for this stuff if those in educational roles are doing nothing to get them excited for it?

[@ashemgold]

@@buttnugget2900 Thanks for the blow by blow. Literally.

[@tonikoqi448]

The most famous topic at the moment is explained by Anton in the same way he always does: clearly, without hyperbole, and without clickbaity. Congratulations Anton!

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[@greaseball9537]

this man makes the best science vids out there the breakdowns the simplicity the subtle humor and clear real interest in the subject matter but always explained through the eyes of someone new so good man so good keep up the great work

[@bobblueton]

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[@cjscala87]

I love that you say “a sand of grain” that sounds like a Beatles song

[@BrianFedirko]

My personal belief is there are much more "micro meteors" whipping through our galaxy than the scientists at NASA were considering. Sir Brian May fr/Queen wrote the first of this study in our solar system only recently...and we need much much more attention to it... all the way to cosmology and dark matter concerns of the quantum physicists... we have so much to learn. Thank you Anton, You Rock!

[@stevenkarnisky411]

Thanks, Anton. It is one thing to see and be impressed by these beautiful photos of our universe. Quite another to have some explanation of exactly what it is we see. The knowledge you impart is priceless, Anton!

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You, sir, are the wonderful person! I hope you and your family are doing well.

[@DavidBensonActor]

By far the best analysis of the JWT data - exactly what I needed to know and charmingly presented as always

[@infinitumneo840]

The images from the JWST are truly spectacular. I like the information in the spectral analysis lines as well as the images themselves. There's a lot of information to be analyzed. This is start of a new era in astronomy.

[@stevenweller1673]

A new era...I think you're right, despite the phrase being used an awful lot during the run-up to Webb... I look back to Hubble; all these years later and the hits still keep a-coming. The huge expansion of not only the overall knowledge base but the *kinds* of knowledge due that awesome telescope truly couldn't have been predicted back in the day, and I think the same thing will be true with the James Webb. Makes me wonder what new categories of research will open up in the coming years... Thanks S.W.

[@dentarthurdent42]

"This is just the beginning." I so love this.

[@mehdibenjdida3400]

There is one thing more impressive then these images wish is anton's genius breakdown explanations . Keep going wonderful person !

[@terryhickman7929]

I love how you explain these things so clearly that even a biologist like me can understand the basics. It makes me wish so much that Newton or any of the other early scientists and astronomers could see this and have it all explained, so they could know how much their work contributed to human knowledge. My geeky daydream lol

[@paulwalsh2344]

Yeah I've fantasized about what those people, who appreciated how they "stood on the shoulders of giants" would think of what we have discovered now. Galileo, Newton, Democritus, Eratosthenes, etc, etc... all of them would be stunned at the pace of discovery of the last hundred years.

[@axaxaxa3095]

newton gravity is completely wrong, it cannot explain anything presented in this episode

[@system0fadowner251]

Einstein would see that gravitational lensing and just smile to himself I bet..

[@Napoleonic_S]

William Herschel would be the most interesting one to follow, his speculations back in the days were as batshit insane as modern conspiracy theories, lol 😂

[@paulwalsh2344]

@@Napoleonic_S I was SO close to adding William Herschel to the list... I know you're right.

[@J.dodds187x]

Amazing video analysis! Informative, professional, accurate, and straight to the point. You always describe complex astrophysics in such great lamens terms that I can easily understand. You're the best, Anton, and you have the best space/science channel on KZbin. Thank you, wonderful person.

[@waynesworldofsci-tech]

As always a fantastic explanation. I love how you simplify and add context to these reports. Anton, you are a gem!

[@leilarivera9721]

I'm obsessed with these new JWST photos thanks Anton. You rock!!

[@SzTz100]

me too, they are amazing

[@oldmanspooky6641]

Me too…..,

[@seiji-kun9488]

Do you know where is milky way in that photo? In smacs 0723 specifically?

[@robharwood3538]

Totally awesome analysis and description, Anton! Thank you so much! You have so much integrity and kindness (really caring to help us understand the real science) that I waited until *you* made a video about these images because I trust you the most! Now I can check out other videos and be able to filter out what's hype and what's not. Thank you once again!

[@ashclub1]

My God! This is by far, the best explanation anyone has given of these images. Thanks Anton

[@doggSMK]

There is nobody else like Anton. Only he can explain everything so well, that even a high school student that even has (somewhat good understanding in) english as second language will understand. I recommended this channel to all friends that speak english.

[@IlMerluz]

0:56 "Sand of grain" made me giggle! ( happens to me all the time, and I laugh at myself also just to be clear )

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Anton, I am a person who is exceedingly aware of avoiding parasocial bonding, as I dislike almost every association with the phenomenon. You are one of fewer than a dozen people in all of media for whom I allow the bond to develop. You truly are a wonderful person, and we all love you. Thank you for letting us into your life.

[@steadmanuhlich6734]

TO ANTON: I really enjoy your presentations about astronomy. I appreciate how you point out new developments and do so in a very clear narration, that a non-scientist, non-astronomer, like myself can follow and learn from. Thank you for your excellent work, as I learn from your presentations. (I am subscribed, liked videos, and I share them on social media).

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Ty for all the videos ik been threw some hard times here in this community u have build all us have our stories glad we all get our daily dose of u man world needs more like u out there keep it up brother

[@nilshibyhansen1969]

Keep it up Anton ❤️we love you

[@More-Space-In-Ear]

I am so pleased I have you to explain all this, all I see is amazing images without really understanding what is in them, obviously I see galaxies, stars, nebula etc but it's the detailed knowledge that goes with them that I get stuck with, hence me following you for so many years. Thank you Anton. 👍🏼😊

[@soupbonep]

Best video on the JWST images so far!! Great explanation and cool information explaining the shutters. Thanks Anton!

[@jimcurtis9052]

Wonderful as always anton. Thank you. 😊

[@rodsaco3154]

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[@michaelroice]

Great videos! "about the size of a sand of grain" haha - Galaxies exist as far back as we can see; many implications arise from this information..

[@PythonAndy]

Really love your James Webb Content, hope you like it too and keep posting about it ♥. Stay safe ♥

[@ericmelton4186]

Mind blowing content. I’ll get it after I watch this a few times. That’s why we love Anton.

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1 Million subs! Congrats Anton, and thank you for all your great content.

[@michl4800]

Thanks!

[@ohthatguy4644]

Just want to say this is my favorite KZbin channel (besides my UFC obsession lol) and I am beyond excited about all the James Webb images that have and Will come out!!!!! I think it would be awesome for you to dedicate the rest of this month to all the images and what you can find out!?!? Seriously!!!! I love the work I look forward to each afternoon getting to watch your videos I hope you are doing great, I love the content!!! Thank you so much for all the knowledge you give everyone on science!!!

[@davesabra4320]

Beautiful and very clear explanation. I wish you had said 'this is just the beginning' at the end though!

[@qritique]

Just want to say the your English is really good these days ! Nice job !! (And your content is awesome as always)

[@moneyeatnoodles]

Man you're out here answering questions I didn't even know I had.

[@beekaa5]

Hello Wonderfull person, love to hear you say "Sand of Grain" so confidently. 0:56 Thanks for the information Anton, it is truly appreciated.

[@u0000-u2x]

Thanks Anton. Very informative

[@eticket70]

Your videos are awesome Anton…it’s like building more brain cells…thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge…incredible scientific times we are witnessing

[@wenkeadam362]

Hallo wonderful galactic tour guide! Thank you so much for sharing all this wonderful new stuff with us!

[@samsonsoturian6013]

My astronomy professor explained spectroscophy by saying "A picture is worth a thousand words, a spectrum is worth a thousand pictures."

[@HkFinn83]

‘...and a thousand pictures is worth, a word.’ Boom. I love science.

[@markchip1]

There's SO MUCH totally original content on this channel that you can't not learn new things! For example, I never knew there was such a thing as a "sand of grain"!!! (0:58 minute in).

[@christopher8809]

I have been waiting on you for these. Thank you so much!!!

[@branteleanor6513]

Thank you so much ANTON

[@CosmicShieldMaiden]

Thanks Anton, best explanation of this image.

[@davidboyle1902]

Amazing how strong the oxygen lines are. Would be interested to know what the quickest route to cooking up oxygen is and blasting it into space where the JWT instruments can detect it. Goes to show that as far back as web is looking, a lot was happening for a long time before that time! And these are the early results. Amazing stuff. Great presentation as always. Anton, you are amazing as well. Peace

[@quinncampbell9255]

Awesome. This misson has been getting ready longer then I've been alive.

[@t3hfluff]

I was waiting for your analysis of this so thank you!!

[@MaryAnnNytowl]

I've gone three whole days without Anton, and was getting withdrawals, so I'm catching up, now. 😄 He and Dr. Becky both talk about the Webb data, but I've gotta say, her enthusiasm is on a higher octave, so to speak, as it really shows how much more it means to her, personally, being an astrophysicist like she is. I'd definitely recommend going to watch her new videos on the Webb info!

[@ameliasparkles13]

Been waiting on this one, thanks so much! ✨

[@Richard.Holmquist]

Excellent, clear first explanation of a complex photo.

[@parable2788]

Dang Anton always such good info thank you so much.

[@Alan-hb8pd]

When I first saw this image with the intense gravitational lensing, I thought it was an artists rendition. I was never expecting it to be so blatant and clear, it looks like someone photoshopped it but it's completely real, which is mind blowing!

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Between you and Dr. Becky I think I have the best possible layman's grasp of how astonishing this data really is.

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Webb is so truly amazing. Thank you so much for this video!

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[@bryceburns429]

Can I just say for one thing just wow at the lvl of detail that we can determine a chemical makeup of a star or galaxy is just mind blowing.

[@steadmanuhlich6734]

The WEBB space telescope will provide us with many clear views of space, and it is nice to have a clear explanation of what is significant about those new views. Anton Petrov provides that clear description and helps us see and understand these things better.

[@jamalelliott5495]

Excellent commentary. Thank you Anton

[@MrConspark]

Thanks Anton as usual totally wonderful stuff. Poor old Hubble! It's done a sterling job, but along comes bigger better JWST! 🤩

[@erigoasparago]

amazing stuff! Thanks for spreading the word

[@21palica]

Such an exciting time to be an astronomy enthusiast!

[@friendryan]

Thank you for helping me understand the image.

[@Kevin_Street]

Thank you for this great video!

[@woganlidmer]

the first sentence had me hittin thumbs up

[@dayegilharno4988]

This is LITERALLY seeing "a world in a grain of sand"!

[@Junito87]

Anton always with the excellent work

[@PeachesCourage]

I remember spectroscopy from working at a medical library This is so great we are getting there and very slowly which is the best so gratifying and if we can now do something about the radiation problems so great*

[@Priapos93]

Mindblowing explanation!

[@bjornfleuren]

Bro, exiting. Great job.

[@Mokrator]

Hey Anton, thank you for your explainations on many subjects and that you continue on this. I got a question about expansion of space / redshift. It is told about the idea that the universe expands faster and faster and therefore the lightfrequencies are streched out. Is it not possible that this expansion does not get faster - so there might be a minimal redshift for anything moving away but not more movement for things that are farther away. The stronger redshift for more distant galaxys can't it just be that the lightfrequency gets lower just because it looses energy on the travel but as its light it needs to stay at the speed of light so the only way to lose energy is to give up on keeping its frequency?

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yup

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I've got one. You will be amazed.

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[@the1Blind]

A sand of grain should be a measurement unit - like a wonderful of Anton :)

[@External2737]

There are 7000 grains to a pound. But I think that is wheat grains.

[@dajuice4200]

this is what we get after only 7 months in space, unbelievible. imagine what we will learn in the coming years.

[@afstutz]

No double upload? What? Great video by the way!

[@wraithofsolidarity]

Webb teaching us, the information age.

[@MSpotatoes]

This is a huge step forward.

[@kewlztertc5386]

What's more amazing, is these look like stars, but they're galaxies! Each one contains hundreds of millions to billions of stars.

[@BonsaiBlacksmith]

0:56 Sand of Grain? My Man Anton you and I are both Dyslexic, all the best people are!

[@mariodegroote6756]

mindblowing and like you said , its just started, great upload anton, good work as always!

[@jimgraham6722]

Thanks Anton. That galaxies 13.1 bn years in the past, just 700m years after big bang, differ little from contemporary galaxies is fairly profound. Suggests little evolution has happened in intervening period.

[@External2737]

I'm trying to get my mind around this factoid. That is a staggering detail.

[@-jeff-]

TY Anton for your photo interpretation skills!

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Anton for galactic President!

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Congrats on 1M subs!

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Excellent Reporting 👍

[@jaydonbooth4042]

Spectroscopy is so amazing. One of the best examples of how far our science and technology has come, we can tell what anything in the universe is made out of just by looking at the light coming from it, because we know in precise detail how different elements emit and absorb based on quantum mechanics. So mind-blowing.

[@paulwalsh2344]

I know ! I always tell people the most amazing invention in all of science has to be spectroscopy... that we can tell what an object is made of without ever touching it whether it is under a microscope, across a lab or 13.77 BILLION light years away ! Mind blowing indeed !

[@axaxaxa3095]

spectroscopy is inaccurate, actually, for exact measurement ypu need to measure the neutrinos

[@paulwalsh2344]

@@axaxaxa3095 OK I was gonna give your comment on Newtonian gravity a pass because sure, it didn't take relativity into account because Newton was ignorant of it... but these comments about spectroscopy are just ridiculous. It seems you are using extremely cutting edge experiments to imply neutrino spectroscopy is superior to absorption or emission spectroscopy. If anything your assertions on neutrino spectroscopy is backwards as it uses quantized electron flux of elements like Boron and Iodine to refine the properties of the neutrinos rather than the other way around. Please cite references for your assertion.

[@axaxaxa3095]

@@paulwalsh2344 you can of course get a rough composition but not the exact one out of ordinary spectroscopy but you are getting very precise composition out of neutrino spectroscopy [there is lots of articles about this on the IN, including of all issues that the classic spectroscopy has] and no, newton got the gravity completely wrong, einstein dismissed newtonian gravity the moment he connected it with special relativity [you can merge anything with special relativity and in this way testing if the anything is actually correct] you are welcome

[@paulwalsh2344]

@@axaxaxa3095 Again can you specifically reference on article or two or the papers on how neutrino spectroscopy supplants classical spectroscopy. I have read abstracts on neutrino spectroscopy and a few since your assertion just to be sure and nothing I have read supports your assertion. In fact like I said, all of the abstracts I've read indicate the reverse of your assertion, that it's classical spectroscopically identified elements that are used to determine the properties of NEUTRINOS rather than the other way around.

[@neurofiber2406]

It will be interesting to see how deep into the past JWST can go...

[@WB-mi7io]

"A sand of grain" i chuckled! Love your vids

[@wayneshirey6999]

Thank you for the first substantial analysis of this image I have seen. I knew we could count on Anton. And thanks for not letting Joe Biden make another speech.

[@ckallen1546]

Anton…you are going to make this blue collar native…buy a night sky telescope. I can’t get internet out here…but I think I found it can link to my phone (for pictures). YOU are a wonderful person!!!! Keep up the wonderful work. The science is more magical (and maybe scarier) then legends.

[@novusparadium9430]

I hope they aim this at the Andromeda galaxy and leave it looking for a good month or so. high def images of our closest galaxy neighbor would be amazing.