Published on July 2, 2024, 7:04 am
Infrared light, a phenomenon as ancient as the universe itself, has been illuminating the cosmos for an estimated 13.6 billion years. Impressively, NASA’s James Webb Telescope has gazed back in time to witness this intriguing spectacle. By observing redshift, where light from the oldest stars transitions towards the red end of the electromagnetic spectrum due to complex scientific principles akin to those of Einstein, we witness the birth of infrared light. The intricate details fade away, leaving us with the mesmerizing glow of this timeless and captivating form of illumination.