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

Hubble Space Telescope via YouTube

Overview

This course provides an overview of the James Webb Space Telescope, focusing on its technology, scientific capabilities, and anticipated impact. Students will learn about the telescope's infrared observations, challenges faced in space, and its potential to study various astronomical phenomena such as galaxy evolution, star formation, and exoplanets. The teaching method includes lectures by experts from the Space Telescope Science Institute. This course is intended for individuals interested in space exploration, astronomy, and scientific research.

Syllabus

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

Taught by

Hubble Space Telescope

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