NASA’s deputy administrator, Pam Melroy, said the “first light” images “moved me, as a scientist, as an engineer, and as a human being.” “First light” generally refers to the first time a telescope is used to make scientific observations after it has undergone tests and calibrations.
Thomas Zurbuchen, NASA’s scientific programs leader said during a Wednesday news conference he was nearly moved to tears by the images.
“It’s really hard to not look at the universe in a new light and not just have a moment that is deeply personal,” he said. “It’s an emotional moment when you see nature suddenly releasing some of its secrets. And I would like you to imagine and look forward to that.”
this s*** is insane to me. going to see reality itself closer to what it actually is.
i have a feeling this is somehow going to radically alter the way we see this human experience and our place in the larger scope.
ye exciting stuff
im almost scared in some way.
these images i feel WILL make you have to see the universe in a new light.
It leaked
Can’t wait for the picture of an alien on a hyper advanced planet smiling with its finger on a missile launcher.
yup