How Dark Is Space?

Explore the darkness of space in this captivating lecture by Dr. Tod Lauer from NSF's NOIRLab. Delve into the intriguing question of whether space is truly, completely dark. Learn about the challenges of observing faint cosmic glows from within the inner Solar System and discover how NASA's New Horizons space probe, positioned over 50 times further from the Sun than Earth, provides a unique vantage point for studying the universe's background light. Uncover evidence of an unknown source of light from the universe itself through an innovative experiment using this perfectly positioned camera. Gain insights into various astronomical concepts, including the James Webb Space Telescope, dark matter, Einstein's paradox, and the Ultra Deep Field. Examine the Cosmic Optical Background, zodiacal light, and the role of interplanetary dust in our observations. This comprehensive talk, hosted by Frank Summers from the Space Telescope Science Institute, offers a fascinating journey through the depths of cosmic darkness and the quest to understand the true nature of our universe.

Introduction
James Webb Space Telescope
Dark Matter
Top Speed Speaker
Share Button
South Pole
Einsteins Paradox
Ultra Deep Field
Backgrounds
Tucson Arizona
Black Asphalt
Vanta Black
Cosmic Optical Background
New Horizons
Jupiter
Pluto
New Horizons Team
Mark Postman
Lori
Milky Way Galaxy
Zodiacal Light
Dust Density
Where Do We Look
What Do We See
Dark Sky
Space Telescope
Night Time
Sunlight
Catalogs
Results
Infrared cirrus
Refrigerator
Neighbors Kitchen