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LECTURE: James Webb Space Telescope

Date: Tuesday 11 October 2022, 19:30 - 21:00

At about 1.5 million kilometres from Earth, floats one of the most advanced telescopes ever: the James Webb Space Telescope. It can see so far that it can almost see the birth (Big Bang) of our universe. Science journalist Govert Schilling will explain. This lecture is in English. Participation is free.

At approximately 1,5 million kilometres from Earth the James Webb Space Telescope orbits the Sun. From there it tries to capture light from the very first galaxies that formed just after the Big Bang, as well as from planets orbiting other stars. What will JWST reveal about the evolution of our universe? And could it perhaps also discover extraterrestrial life?

Date: Tuesday 11 October 2022, 1930h - 21.00h

Science journalist Govert Schilling will tell you all about this exciting astronomical project: from the calibration of its eighteen mirror segments to the stunning images this telescope produces.

This event is organised in cooperation with Studium Generale and Space Society Twente.