Direct the James Webb Telescope to Analyze Dwarf Planet Eris

The Issue

I have always been fascinated by the mysteries of our universe, particularly those in our own backyard - the Solar System. The Scattered Disc, one of the least known regions of our Solar System, has always intrigued me due to its remoteness and obscurity. At its heart lies Eris, the largest object in this region and a dwarf planet that remains largely unexplored. It's pale white surface, and dark moon Dysnomia, intrigue me extremely. Who knows what could be hidden on it? But this is the best picture we have.

 

Eris

 

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), which has launched in 2021, is an unprecedented astronomical observatory that will provide us with unparalleled insights into space's farthest reaches. However, there are currently no in depth plans for it to analyze Eris or any other objects in the Scattered Disc. I believe a map of Eris, Comparable to Hubble's of Pluto in 2010, is needed at the bare minimum, Which you can see below here.

 

Pluto

 

Eris is not just another celestial body; it represents a wealth of potential knowledge about our universe's formation and evolution. It was discovered only in 2005 (source: NASA), indicating how much we still have yet to learn about our own solar system.

By directing JWST's attention towards Eris and other such bodies, we can uncover new insights about these remote corners of space and potentially make groundbreaking discoveries that could redefine our understanding of space itself.

We urge NASA and all relevant authorities to consider this proposal seriously. Let us not leave stones unturned in our quest for knowledge; let us explore every corner possible with JWST – starting with Dwarf Planet Eris! Please sign this petition if you agree that exploring every part of our universe should be a priority for humanity.

 

 

 

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Hayden HolsteinPetition StarterAspiring Astronomer from Southern California with a life long dream to observe the cosmos and document what's in our solar system.
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The Issue

I have always been fascinated by the mysteries of our universe, particularly those in our own backyard - the Solar System. The Scattered Disc, one of the least known regions of our Solar System, has always intrigued me due to its remoteness and obscurity. At its heart lies Eris, the largest object in this region and a dwarf planet that remains largely unexplored. It's pale white surface, and dark moon Dysnomia, intrigue me extremely. Who knows what could be hidden on it? But this is the best picture we have.

 

Eris

 

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), which has launched in 2021, is an unprecedented astronomical observatory that will provide us with unparalleled insights into space's farthest reaches. However, there are currently no in depth plans for it to analyze Eris or any other objects in the Scattered Disc. I believe a map of Eris, Comparable to Hubble's of Pluto in 2010, is needed at the bare minimum, Which you can see below here.

 

Pluto

 

Eris is not just another celestial body; it represents a wealth of potential knowledge about our universe's formation and evolution. It was discovered only in 2005 (source: NASA), indicating how much we still have yet to learn about our own solar system.

By directing JWST's attention towards Eris and other such bodies, we can uncover new insights about these remote corners of space and potentially make groundbreaking discoveries that could redefine our understanding of space itself.

We urge NASA and all relevant authorities to consider this proposal seriously. Let us not leave stones unturned in our quest for knowledge; let us explore every corner possible with JWST – starting with Dwarf Planet Eris! Please sign this petition if you agree that exploring every part of our universe should be a priority for humanity.

 

 

 

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Hayden HolsteinPetition StarterAspiring Astronomer from Southern California with a life long dream to observe the cosmos and document what's in our solar system.

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Petition created on November 10, 2023