Challenges and Advantages of Interferometry from Space

Explore the challenges and advantages of interferometry from space in this 19-minute talk by Chas Beichman, executive director of NASA Exoplanet Science Institute and senior faculty associate at California Institute of Technology. Delivered at the Keck Institute for Space Studies' short course "Primer on Science and Technology from Interferometry," learn about the good, bad, and ugly aspects of interferometry. Discover insights on the Large Binocular Telescope (LBT), space-based interferometry applications in astrometry, and its relevance to projects like the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Gain a comprehensive understanding of the SimDecatur Report and its implications for future space-based interferometry missions.