Newgrange and JWST: Humanity's Enduring Quest to Understand the Universe

Explore the fascinating connection between Newgrange, an ancient Irish passage tomb, and the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) in this captivating 1-hour 19-minute talk presented by the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS). Delve into humanity's timeless pursuit of understanding our place in the cosmos through the study of stars and the universe. Join Dr. Frank Prendergast, an archaeoastronomer and Emeritus Research Fellow at Technological University Dublin, and Professor Gillian Wright, European Principal Investigator of MIRI and Director of the UK Astronomy Technology Centre in Edinburgh, as they draw parallels between these two remarkable achievements separated by millennia. Gain insights into how ancient structures like Newgrange and cutting-edge technology like JWST both serve as tools for unraveling the mysteries of the universe, showcasing our species' enduring curiosity and ingenuity in astronomical exploration.