Opening the Infrared Treasure Chest - Images from the James Webb Space Telescope
Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the groundbreaking discoveries made by the James Webb Space Telescope in this 53-minute talk from The Aspen Institute's Aspen Ideas Festival. Delve into cosmic history, from the first galaxies after the Big Bang to the formation of stars and planets in the Cosmic Cliffs. Learn about unexpected findings, including black holes consuming neighboring celestial bodies. Gain insights into the telescope's functionality and its role in reshaping our understanding of the universe. Join John Mather as he unveils the infrared treasures captured by this revolutionary instrument, challenging NASA's initial expectations and offering a new perspective on our cosmic origins.
Syllabus
Opening the Infrared Treasure Chest: Images from the James Webb Space Telescope
Taught by
The Aspen Institute
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