Nice post, Mr. Urban! I find it interesting that such an array of mirrors to gather light to see objects in faraway galaxies (applying the concept of gravitational lensing, that is truly mind-boggling) is similar or rather identical to the way scallops see. Something rather extraordinary that speaks volumes about an intelligent design. I also have a curiosity...do you know if those pictures have been able to "detect" Population III stars? Your thankful attitude is admirable. We are thankful for you, too! May your day be brightened by the appreciation of all things bright and beautiful, far and near.
Heyyy, I hadn't thought about the scallop connection. That's an interesting point! Regarding Population III stars - I haven't heard of any observations of them yet (although I certainly could have missed it.) I did find this article from 2018, explaining how it might be possible to see "lensed" stars - that is, using the gravitational lens of a galaxy cluster if...the stars align. (Groan!) https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2018/nasa-s-james-webb-space-telescope-could-potentially-detect-the-first-stars-and-black
Nice post, Mr. Urban! I find it interesting that such an array of mirrors to gather light to see objects in faraway galaxies (applying the concept of gravitational lensing, that is truly mind-boggling) is similar or rather identical to the way scallops see. Something rather extraordinary that speaks volumes about an intelligent design. I also have a curiosity...do you know if those pictures have been able to "detect" Population III stars? Your thankful attitude is admirable. We are thankful for you, too! May your day be brightened by the appreciation of all things bright and beautiful, far and near.
Heyyy, I hadn't thought about the scallop connection. That's an interesting point! Regarding Population III stars - I haven't heard of any observations of them yet (although I certainly could have missed it.) I did find this article from 2018, explaining how it might be possible to see "lensed" stars - that is, using the gravitational lens of a galaxy cluster if...the stars align. (Groan!) https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2018/nasa-s-james-webb-space-telescope-could-potentially-detect-the-first-stars-and-black