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OLLI course - James Webb Space Telescope

  • Oshler Lifelong Learning Institute 481 South Shiloh Drive Fayetteville, AR, 72704 United States (map)

Join Dr. Katherine Auld for an exciting exploration of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), a groundbreaking tool that's transforming our understanding of the universe. With its advanced infrared capabilities, the JWST is uncovering light from galaxies formed just a few hundred million years after the Big Bang, offering unprecedented insights into the birth of stars and galaxies. Discover how this remarkable telescope is also analyzing the atmospheres of distant exoplanets, searching for signs of life-sustaining molecules like water vapor, carbon dioxide, and methane. Dr. Auld will share the latest discoveries and lead a discussion on how the JWST is not only expanding our view of the cosmos but also challenging our understanding of physics and cosmology. Don’t miss the chance to learn how this powerful observatory is opening new frontiers in space science!

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