First Webb Images: Ushering in a New Era of Astronomy

If you are wondering why there is so much excitement about JWST’s first five images released on July 12, 2022, you may want to read this short write-up. Webb’s deep field image is the deepest mankind has ever peered into time and space. This image and other similar ones to come promise to unlock the secret of how the first stars and galaxies emerged in the universe. As Dr. Sagan said, “Some part of our being knows this is where we came from. We long to return,” We are excited because our longing to understand why we are here, just got closer to getting answered!