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How far back in time can the JWST see? On this explainer, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, and Gary O’Reilly break down the timeline of the universe, looking at when the solar system started, when life began, and other highlights.
We dive into the gridiron timeline of the universe. If the timeline of the universe we mapped out on a football field, where would human civilization be? We go through all the landmark points on the gridiron timeline: When our solar system was born, when life started on Earth, when humans arrived, and how far back the James Webb Space Telescope will let us see. Was the universe just right for life?
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About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk! Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities & scientists discuss astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in the universe. Keep Looking Up!
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0:00 - Introduction 1:06 - Age of the Universe 2:01 - Timescales 5:04 - Age of the Universe in Yards 6:07 - Solar System 7:05 - What JWST Is Observing 7:58 - Life 8:49 - Cave Dwellers 9:32 - Development of Agriculture 9:50 - Religious Figures 10:32 - Advancement of Civilization 12:25 - Cosmic Perspectives 13:06 - Cosmos 14:21 - How JWST Will Change Our Notion Of Time 16:00 - Predicting the Future 17:40 - Closing Notes