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I understand that this is the new big project for NASA.
I guess I will need to take care of myself to see that.Frabjous said:It has a proposed launch date around 2040. They are still figuring out the details (which will take years). The LUVOIR concepts are also involved.
If all goes well, maybe we can have the "Carl Sagan Observatory" to look forward to in only ~12 years time.swampwiz said:I guess I will need to take care of myself to see that.
According to Elon Musk, we should be living on Mars by then!Frabjous said:It has a proposed launch date around 2040.
HabEx will have a primary mirror diameter of 4 meters, which is significantly larger than Webb's 6.5 meter mirror. This will allow HabEx to collect more light and have better spatial resolution.
Yes, HabEx will be able to see further into the universe than Webb. It will have a larger field of view and more sensitive instruments, allowing it to detect fainter and more distant objects.
HabEx will have a coronagraph, which is a device that blocks out the light from a star, allowing for the detection of fainter objects such as exoplanets. It will also have a spectrometer that can detect different wavelengths of light, providing more detailed information about the objects being observed.
Yes, HabEx will be able to study exoplanets in more detail than Webb. It will have the ability to directly image exoplanets and gather information about their atmospheres, potentially revealing signs of habitability.
HabEx is currently in the concept and design phase and is expected to be launched in the 2030s. Its mission is planned to last for at least 5 years, with the potential for extended operations if it remains in good condition.