Things We've Never Seen - The James Webb Space Telescope Explores the Cosmos
Offered By: World Science Festival via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the groundbreaking potential of the James Webb Space Telescope in this captivating 1-hour 21-minute panel discussion from the World Science Festival. Join moderator Brian Greene and a panel of distinguished scientists, including Nobel Laureates John C. Mather and Adam Riess, as they delve into the profound questions that have puzzled humanity for millennia. Discover how this powerful successor to the Hubble Space Telescope aims to unravel the mysteries of the universe's origin, star and planet formation, and the possibility of extraterrestrial life. Gain insights from Natalie Batalha, NASA's lead scientist on the Kepler Mission, and Ewine van Dishoeck, a Kavli Laureate in astrochemistry, as they discuss the telescope's capabilities and its potential to revolutionize our understanding of the cosmos. Part of the Big Ideas series, this thought-provoking conversation offers a glimpse into the future of space exploration and the exciting discoveries that await us in the vast expanse of the universe.
Syllabus
Things We’ve Never Seen: The James Webb Space Telescope Explores the Cosmos
Taught by
World Science Festival
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