Webb in Three Acts - The Telescope, The Science, The Legacy

Explore the groundbreaking James Webb Space Telescope in this comprehensive lecture featuring experts Klaus Pontoppidan, Bonnie Meinke, and Alexandra Lockwood from the Space Telescope Science Institute. Delve into the telescope's innovative design, its revolutionary infrared capabilities, and the scientific breakthroughs it promises. Learn about the challenges faced in its development, its potential to observe everything from nearby planets to distant galaxies over 13 billion light-years away, and how it will contribute to our understanding of cosmic time, galaxy evolution, star formation, and exoplanets. Discover the telescope's legacy and its impact on future space exploration, as well as Baltimore's role as a hub for scientific discovery and innovation. Gain insights into the mission's timeline, operations, and the team behind this remarkable project that will shape our understanding of the universe for years to come.

Introduction
Upcoming Talks
Yuletide Stars
Brown Dwarfs
Featured Speakers
Klaus Pontoppidan
The Telescope
The Infrared
Challenges
Infrared
Temperature and wavelengths
Temperature gradient
Size
Cosmic Time
Galaxy Evolution
Star Formation
Spectroscopy
Planetary Atmospheres
Jupiter Atmospheres
Exoplanets
Are we weird
Life on Earth
The Legacy
Timeline