While the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is indeed a powerful telescope capable of observing the universe in great detail, its design and capabilities are optimized for studying distant celestial objects and the early universe, rather than providing close-up images of objects within our own solar system. There are a few reasons why the JWST is not specifically suited for observing objects like Mars in great detail:
Sensitivity and resolution: The JWST is designed to detect extremely faint and distant objects, such as distant galaxies and exoplanets. To achieve this, it has a large mirror and specialized instruments that are sensitive to the faint infrared radiation emitted by these distant sources. However, this design makes it less suitable for capturing detailed, high-resolution images of nearby objects like Mars.
Field of view: The JWST has a relatively narrow field of view, which means it can observe only a small portion of the sky at a time. This makes it less practical for imaging objects within our own solar system, where a wider field of view is often desired to capture larger areas or multiple objects simultaneously.
Observing time allocation: The JWST's observing time is highly sought after by astronomers and researchers around the world, who propose and compete for specific observation targets and projects. Given the primary goals of the JWST to explore the early universe and distant objects, the allocation of observing time is focused on these areas of research.
For observing and studying objects within our own solar system, including Mars, there are other specialized telescopes and spacecraft that are specifically designed for such purposes. Missions like NASA's Mars rovers, Mars orbiters, and dedicated telescopes on Earth provide more suitable platforms for studying and capturing detailed images of objects within our solar system.
It's worth noting that while the JWST may not capture "amazing photos" of our own solar system, its observations of distant galaxies, stellar nurseries, and exoplanets will contribute greatly to our understanding of the universe and provide valuable scientific insights.