James Webb Space Telescope and the Search for Earth-Like Exoplanets
Offered By: AGU via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the potential of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope to revolutionize exoplanet discovery in this 59-minute panel discussion hosted by astrophysicist Paul M. Sutter. Join exoplanet scientists Néstor Espinoza, Elisabeth Matthews, and Caprice Phillips as they delve into the telescope's capabilities to uncover fascinating details about distant worlds. Learn how JWST aims to answer pressing astronomical questions, including the search for solar systems similar to ours and the potential for Earth-like planets capable of supporting life. Gain insights into the next era of space exploration and the groundbreaking research that will follow the telescope's launch. Discover how this new technology builds upon the achievements of the Hubble and Spitzer space telescopes in expanding our understanding of exoplanets and their characteristics.
Syllabus
Worlds Premiere: Will the James Webb Space Telescope Reveal Earth 2.0?
Taught by
AGU
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