Some Good News

[@shecanbuildit7363]

Spectacular news! Your excitement and joy are contagious, Dr. Kipping. May we all take so much pride in our work 🙌

[@yuvneesh]

spectracular :D

[@pomskylifenova7344]

Congrats 🎉

[@EverythingAlways]

AWESOME!. Great news and great message. Happy for you guys and good luck in your search!

[@jamesrussell7760]

David, I've been there. During my career as a marine biologist with a state dept of natural resources, we sent many proposals to the National Science Foundation (NSF). The odds of getting a grant averaged around 25%. So, I can share your joy of getting JWST time. As you say, perseverance is the key - well done!!! Your students must be ecstatic!!!

[@defeatSpace]

I mean, statistically you just have to apply 4 times 🤓😅

[@hullinstruments]

​@@defeatSpaceyeah each time taking a year or more of preparation time and work. Seriously

[@jimbell242]

As a social science research scientist, I know what it is like to work for years on a project and wait for approval of my application for a significant grant. You are so right... We have to keep pushing! Great job to you and your team! This is fantastic news, and thank you for sharing it with us!

[@ricardomoreira3524]

Dr. Kipping, your team are doing a fantastic job, congratulations from Brazil!

[@tfcabral]

HUZZAH, Dr. Kipping! That is simply supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!! The Joy in your face was utterly infectious! You are clearly over the moon (as it were). ALL the success to you and your colleagues!

[@deepc326]

Tears of joy. I see them welling up as you speak. I'm holding them back myself. So, so awesome. Telescope time aside; the message about persisting and believing in your dream is paramount. Personally touching; especially right now🙏🙂

[@gabrielcheminade3905]

It's not about dreams it's about being relevant with a science object that cost half USA military budget. David has a single approach of thinking problems which make it worth the bucks. He deserve it since a long time. Let's not act surprised. The real question is Why hasn't he been granted it before

[@priestnicodemus1514]

First off I want to say, Congratulations, I believe you do deservethe time on JWST, even if I'm not much more that a laymen trying to learn more about our solar system, galaxy, and even the whole cosmos. I wanted to say that my first exposure to you and this channel was a couple of months ago with the video "Does Quantum Entaanglement Allow For Faster-Than-Light Communication?". Since then I have become addicted to your content. Thank you! Truly thank you. My nephew just turned 13 and watches your content with me and is also a fan of you and this channel. I see a spark in his eyes for learning and for our universe. He is not afraid to ask any question he may. I believe we both have learned quite a bit since the start of my journey intoto your videos. Good luck on your JWST time and I look forward to learning more from tou.

[@waswer6901]

I personally find it so endearing how passionate you are about this. Other than what I have learnt from this channel, I know next to nothing about space and astronomy, but seeing your excitement honestley makes me really happy. Can't wait too hear about your findings, congratulations!!

[@OneiricArtisan]

David, I had stumbled upon your channel last year and had been unable to find it again. Until today. The 'bad news' video was the last video I had watched, so I am very happy to find you again and see that you kept trying and were heard this time! Today I also learned that you have a PhD while reading one of the sources from a different video of yours. Thank you very much for sharing your passion and extensive knowledge. Instantly subscribed so I can always find you from now on!

[@Silvaria928]

WOW, this is fantastic!! I've been an amateur astronomer for over 40 years and I am particularly fascinated with exoplanets. This is beyond exciting and I'm looking forward to your future videos on what you find around Jupiter's exo-twin!!

[@CoolWorldsLab]

Fascinating opportunity to test the uniqueness of our friendly giant

[@Cuplex1]

You are truly inspirational, Dr Kipping! In many ways, and the joy you express over finally getting telescope time on the JWT is contagious. 😊 Makes me exited of what future findings may lurk out there. Which you all the best from Sweden! 👍

[@adkwant2303]

Congratulations 😊 good work! In Dutch we say: ‘ De aanhouder wint’ (‘Those who persevere will win’) Looking forward to the follow-up!

[@Astroephotography]

FANTASTIC NEWS!!!! Very well done David! I’m so excited to see the results! I’ve followed your channel for a while and I’m also very interested to see if we can start to find exomoons and see if we can start to find out information about them! After all, the abundance in our own solar system in huge and they are such dynamic and interesting worlds! So happy you finally have been granted telescope time! I remember watching your video a year ago where you were venting your frustrations… I’m sure that we (as followers of your channel) all felt awful for you but also knew you wouldn’t give up!

[@YoreHistory]

Congrats!!!!!! Such amazing news for you and your team. I can see how the news has just lifted you up as it should. This story is an embodiment of one of the key ingredients of science...persistence. Keep us updated!!!

[@alexplugaru2679]

Congratulations to you and the team 🎉 Thanks for the encouraging words to keep going. I needed that ❤

[@littlehouseinthebigapple5716]

Congrats Professor K! I learned so much last semester about exoplanets and moons so I am rooting for you!! I’m throwing my confetti fireworks for you today! You’ve earned it! 🎉

[@timearley8283]

That's fantastic David! I've been watching your videos for a while, and your tenacity is absolutely infectious. I'm excited with you, and I love the sheer joy in your expression here. Good luck, I wish you the best in your search, and let us know what you find! And remember during this, stay curious, but stay thoughtful. 😉

[@wholenutsanddonuts5741]

You brought a tear to my eye today with this amazing news. I’m so happy for you and your team!! Go find not one but four big moons since it’s a Jupiter analogue. Cool worlds to the moon(s)! 🌘

[@CoolWorldsLab]

It’s unlikely we’d get all four unless they’re bigger, Io and Europa in particular are just a bit too close to Jupiter, and too small in physical size, to easily resolve. But Ganymede and Callisto look game on, so that would be my best bet.

[@DavidA-b1f]

So happy for you guys! And extremely pleased that the Cool Worlds Community gave you the support needed to help you persist in your efforts to get the time you needed on the Kepler telescope! 😊😊😊

[@bruceneeley1724]

I'm so thrilled for you !!! I've read an email that started with "We are pleased to inform you." It's a total gut elation experience!!! Congrats & good luck with your exploration!!!! Brilliant!!!!

[@jennrat2982]

New viewer here..as I sometimes do I cued up Sting's Sister Moon song on the drive in from work last night...(Full Moon/eclipse tomorrow)..after watching this video I believe this is/will be a wonderful song for you..😀

[@gerardolima9958]

THIS IS FANTASTIC NEWS¡! Congrats to the whole team and to you, Professor!¡

[@wefinishthisnow3883]

Congrats! This goes beyond just being granted a wonderful opportunity and fulfilment of a dream, but is also a story about how to overcome failure and disappointment through staying strong, going back to the drawing board, improving and persisting like crazy.

[@WoodlandT]

I just realized what a huge smile I have on my face listening to your exciting news!! 😃🎉 Congratulations Dr K, you and your team deserve this exciting opportunity. You give so much to the community. It really does feel fortuitous that you discovered this planet and that it only transits every 3 years. We’ll all be excitedly anticipating your results. Well done 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@danae2882]

Me too!!😄💕

[@shutup-gc2yk]

Omg, Dr. K! Congratulations, I know you will find out amazing stuff. You're one of the go-to figures in Astronomy out there, and rightfully so! I'm so glad to hear this and I wish you the absolute best. You're inspiring.

[@HuntingCatIsBack]

Chalk one up for the good guys; and a shirt purchased to help fund the champagne for when you find your your first exomoon; because if you don't find it this time then you will, or the one after, of or after that, until you find your Grail. Keep at it, those moons won't find themselves.

[@BMXaster]

Congratulations! Let's hope for the best but also let us not be disappointed if it turns out empty! Very excited!

[@Kristjan_N]

Such great news out of nowhere! I've been following your channel for a very long time now, and as a layman your explanations are always so clear and simple to understand - so very glad that you get rewarded with your work in such a prestigious way. :) Can't wait to hear of moons that you've named!

[@JonnyMack33]

YAAYYY! Brilliant news! Very pleased for you all! ...and how poetic that it's _your_ planet! Beautiful syncro!!

[@chriscarrigan1515]

Congratulations on your getting time on the JWST...I really hope you find what you are looking for...best of luck!!

[@dgdave2673]

Congratulations Dr.Kipping and team! This is so awesome! Good luck on next steps and things to come!

[@Jobby1975]

Congratulations! Found myself smiling watching this. Thank you so much for your channel, videos, hard work and for pushing the envelope of the human experience. I hope that you find what youre looking for. Bravo to the whole team.

[@geoffreymartin6363]

Dude, absolute best of luck! I don't think it's particularly woowoo to say have faith in them stars in this case my guy. I fully believe your persistence and dedication and your hard work will pay off.

[@MotoHikes]

Congratulations, Professor! Just yesterday I was watching the "Bad news" video. I'm so happy for you and I have no doubts that you will find what you are looking for.

[@MichelleOKitty]

Congratulations! I’m really happy for you and your team. Looking forward to hearing more about it. I love your videos, you make learning fun because of how passionate you are. Thank you for the encouragement at the end about continuing to pursue your goals. I needed to hear that today so thank you.

[@tristianyamaty]

I feel that sometimes getting a good response can be nearly as "bad" as getting a rejection. Now the pressure is really on to show that the proposal was good and their faith in you is justified, and in this case you can make good use of the 60 hours of JWST time. Fantastic job, to you and everyone else involved. Rooting for you from Australia.

[@promerops]

Hearty congratulations, Prof. This opportunity couldn't have gone to a more deserving team! I look forward to coming along for the ride, as you take the greatest advantage of this opportunity.

[@xan0075]

Thank you for not giving up and best of luck!

[@domenicm1555]

I saw the title to this video and I instantly clicked!! I love this channel and I am thankful for all the hard work you put into the videos, podcasts, and information your share with us!

[@theoptimisticskeptic]

Fantastic! Maybe in a way it's even better it was put off until this year! We can't wait to follow along with you on this journey! Congratulations to you and Ben and the whole lab!

[@plvmbvm513]

Big congratulations Dr. Kipping, it's wonderful to see some of the work that you have shared with us finally get a chance with the telescope. Looking forward to hearing more about the results!

[@manuelamarques7144]

Congratulations, Dr. Kipping! You are an inspiration to us all! My very best wishes for successful work!

[@blokin5039]

Great to see your happiness for this important opportunity and I hope you and your team find what you are looking for!

[@langleybryan]

I am new to your channel but have already learned so much from your rare talents in teaching, storytelling, and expressing enthusiasm. I am so excited for you! So well deserved!

[@DocHuckleberry09]

Been a tough past few days, and this was the bright moment I absolutely needed! Extremely happy and excited for you guys!!! I can’t wait to see the incredible news of your discoveries!!

[@spider2021]

Congratulations, you deserve this opportunity. The joy and excitement in your voice, you are just glowing. Well done at being persistent.

[@heatherkaye6362]

I was just recently reminding myself of the video you posted a year ago about dealing with disappointment when dealing with a disappointment of my own. This is such an uplifting follow up. I'm so excited for you and your team and us, your viewers, who get to follow along!

[@ARWest-bp4yb]

Congratulations to you and your team, we can't wait for the results!!👍👍🌙🌙

[@anapavia4379]

Congratulations! Very exciting. Love all your talks and work.

[@podunkest]

Man. I cant think of many times I've been so actually excited and, quite frankly, emotional and truly happy for someone I've never actually met in person. I know how much this means to you and your team, congratulations! There is no one more deserving. I love how happy you look in this video, you are absolutely beaming and I'm here for it.

[@marcusmazikeen]

Your videos were a primary inspiration for my college essay in the states. They've fostered my passion for space and are truly some of the most interesting science content there is on youtube. Huge congratulations to ya man.

[@nicolasmanise2461]

Congratulations! I love your channel. You taught me so much in your videos. Looking forward to see the results of your observations

[@merakbear890]

I've been back here rooting for you guys to get telescope time and I cannot wait to read you and your team's discoveries that you build from the data you get. The fact that it's such a big request and still got granted is super encouraging!

[@classifiedsecret6383]

Congratulations! I love the enthusiasm. We are all just little boys at heart, (apart from the girls, who grow into women (lol)). Great news. Cheers

[@monkerud2108]

they probably gave you the favorite one because it was the favorite for a reason though :) they must be weighing chances of success. hopefully the results are nice, congratulations.

[@coryallison8087]

This is SO exciting. Congratulations! Please share every step of this experience. So happy for you.

[@KaiLuck]

Fantastic news! Congratulations on all the hard work you and your team have done.

[@IIIAnchani]

xD I simply can't not mention that even now, in this moment of absolute joy, Professor Kipping uses his joy to not just be happy for himself and his research, but he formulates a wholesome message on how to succeed. This man stands as an example of what humanity could be, if we were curious and thoughtful and respecting of others. If we ever met extra-terrestrial lifeforms, I'd like Professor Kipping to represent us.

[@milodemoray]

Congratulations. Even more so for not giving up. I truly hope your telescope time with JWST delivers something hugely valuable. Once again, congratulations, you deserve it.

[@neococall]

Congratulations! This is truly exciting news. Appreciate your commitment to this channel so it's nice to see you rewarded in such a meaningful way.

[@tekniqal2639]

Congrats! The joy and enthusiasm on your face is infectious. Whether you find this planet or not, you have already succeeded. Your triumph is a perfect example of what science and discovery are about at their best; the thrill and passion born of the human need for exploration and purpose combined with the rigor and focus demanded by science. Bravo!

[@usopenplayer]

Your channel is so wonderful, and has enough of a following that you could point JWST at anything, and the educational value that we all learn from it, and the future astronomers that arise from it would make the time with it! Congratulations! I can't wait for you to share the knowledge with us!

[@storm9872001]

Congratulations David. I've been hoping to hear that this would happen for you guys and us all. I have limited time to follow astronomy current events but love your content on youtube and this news is awesome. Can't wait to find out what the results are when all is said and done.

[@floatx86]

Congratulations, I am truly happy for you! Wish you all the best :)

[@Evikor]

🎉 Congratulations, team! I am completely stunned and very excited for this! I can’t wait to tell my son about it as he’s becoming a big fan of the content here. The work you guys are doing is a monumental undertaking and it really is inspiring to so many. Your passion for exploration exemplifies the curious creativity of the human spirit and I am pleased to share that passion with my son as you all continue to make history. Good luck!

[@tysonnoble8598]

This is amazing! We're so happy for you David. We all love your enthusiasm and we can't wait to see what the results will be!

[@MrCombs234]

So cool man! Excited for you to be able to dive into this! Looking forward to the results!

[@sysstemlord]

This is not only some good news this is extraordinary news, I'm almost as excited as you are and I hope it pans out and you get a detection. I remember watching your previous video when telescope time was rejected and it was depressing to me too. I can't tell you how glad I am that you decided to keep pushing. I want to thank you for making us all feel better and I wish I had the same courage as you.

[@jnlketcham]

An emotional moment for sure, with lots of joy to go around; congratulations!

[@KorokSeeds]

This is so wonderful! I recently got rejected for a grant and I'm trying to work up the will power to start writing the next one. Thanks for sharing your story, it's really encouraging!

[@Ethank33]

Congratulations! Thank you so much for everything you have taught me, please keep it up with your head held high! I love your passion and im happy that you inspire us and we can inspire you as well😁

[@Jacana66]

Congratulations! I remember last year's video, I don't think I had ever seen such genuine disappointment on youtube. I could feel it through the screen. And now I can feel your excitement and happiness. Both news made me tear up for different reasons. So happy for you and your team!

[@AppNasty]

Dude....i'm so excited i think i'll finally turn on the bell notification after years of watching.

[@infrared909]

Congratulations Dr. Kipping, that's amazing news! Great to see all of the hard work pays of. Looking forward to the following video's about it 😃

[@shabanotti]

I do not fully understand how big of a deal this is to be honest, but I just couldn't stop smiling while I was listening to this. I could sense how much this means to you (and probably your studends/team), remembering the video where you talked about being denied the time.

[@marcodebruin5370]

CONGRATS. Really hoping for success :) I'm subscribed already - and looking forward to follow the journey of waiting for the data, analysing, reviewing, and publishing the findings

[@zwanz0r]

Congratulations! I'm so happy for you and the team ❤! I'm so proud to support you all via Patreon. Can't wait for the details in future episodes! 🎉

[@CoolWorldsLab]

👍

[@HisBortness]

Congratulations Prof! I am very happy for you and excited to see the results. Exomoons are not so overlooked after all! 😊

[@allenmaa7064]

You are a gem of a man and one hell of a scientist and science communicator. I was a little too young for the era of Carl Sagan on television but have been always riveted by his storytelling and welcoming - for us all to marvel at science, our common heritage of curiosity and experimentation. You are of his lineage taking us from the fireside to the far end of the universe. May you find your special moon and tell us all about it. ❤ Congratulations!

[@pagilster]

Fabulous news! Absolutely fabulous. Congratulations, David!

[@DerMonolith]

Omg that's so effing amazing! I can imagine how giddy you must've felt receiving these absolutely stellar news! I certainly am super duper excited about it! It feels a bit like that time I managed to score tickets to see my all time favourite band (MCR) for the first time ever if that makes any sense lmao I'm so so incredibly happy for you and your team! My favourite Space KZbinr finally gets his JWST Observation Time that is honestly the best news i have heard so far this year!!💖please please please keep us updated about everything connected to this, i truly wanna hear all about it!

[@thereminundergrad]

Wonderful to hear, thank you a lot for sharing this! Looking forward to learning more from and thanks to your lab's work!!

[@Caeksy_]

Congrats!🎉. I'm so excited for you and the team and I remember you bringing up the prospect originally and I didn't know you all were still pushing forward. Pumped you all did and excited to see what comes from the observations!

[@pritishpatil7659]

I feel like I'm with you in this journey, like a friend and really hoped for this. I watch your videos daily at night to calm myself to sleep since years! It's as if we are long time friends. I hope for your success!!! Best wishes from India

[@jeffnorris8309]

Congrats - so very happy for you. Selfishly, I want you to have as much access to the tools you need as possible so you stay inspired and keep giving us wonderful videos.

[@roccolee1984]

Your work is inspiring, love to hear the success and cannot wait to see what we find

[@1701_FyldeFlyer]

Well in! Perseverance pays off. You can see the happiness in your face and voice at this great news!

[@soullessons]

Im so proud of you and the team of people you work with, you genuinely inspire me to learn and study more about astronomy every day.

[@SocksWithSandals]

🇬🇧 Stoked for you, Dude. The sheer passion that you put into the charm offensive on KZbin has certainly helped get the public behind you on this amazing project.

[@ryanmiles4904]

All in good timing! If the previous proposal had been accepted, this one might not have been. Fingers crossed for your success in locating an exomoon here 😁 keep up all the great work!

[@danielgaisford2920]

Congrats! What great news for you and your team... and honestly for all of us who've made some small contributions to Cool Worlds. This is also a great lesson in perseverance.

[@coeneman02]

Wow, this is wonderful news! Congratulations to you and the team!! I'm very excited to see the results!

[@thankxsomuch]

Congratulations!! I'm so happy for you and the rest of your team. Also, thank you for being such a great example of determination and passion in action! Really excited for all of you.

[@ImBarryScottCSS]

Such great news, pushing the boundaries with JWST is exactly why we built the thing! Wishing you all the very best of luck, I know you all want to hit the jackpot but you already won, just having the time and collecting the data is a win no matter what it shows.

[@rarabbb]

Good to see someone so happy getting a chance to further there hypothesis it actually contagious how happy he is.

[@JamesWjRose]

Congratulations to the entire team. Thank you so very much for sharing everything.

[@Katkit91108]

This is amazing news! Thank you for your perseverance, passion and research! Can't wait to see what comes out of this!

[@quintinkrivacek9800]

Thank you for sharing this journey with us. It’s fascinating for a non-scientist (but huge space geek) like me to witness this process, and the potential for a history-making discovery makes it that much more exciting. Congratulations!

[@igortumbas2769]

Good luck my friend! Congratulations! Perseverance has paid off. Very excited for you and looking forward to the results of the study. Stay curious!