Explore the groundbreaking James Webb Space Telescope in this 40-minute SXSW 2021 conference talk. Delve into NASA's next-generation observatory, set to revolutionize our understanding of the cosmos. Learn about Webb's unprecedented capabilities, including its ability to peer 13.5 billion years into the past and study exoplanet atmospheres in extraordinary detail. Discover the engineering marvels behind this tennis court-sized telescope, 100 times more powerful than Hubble. Gain insights into Webb's mission objectives, the challenges faced during its development, and the collaborative efforts of NASA, ESA, and CSA. Understand the telescope's potential to answer fundamental questions about the universe and explore uncharted territories in early galaxy formation. Follow the journey from concept to launch, including rigorous testing procedures and the excitement surrounding this monumental scientific endeavor.
Overview
Syllabus
Introductions
What is Webb
What Webb will do
What makes Webb an engineering marvel
What science will Webb bring
Looking back in time
What makes Webb exciting
Webb vs Hubble
What makes you excited
Working with teams from all over the world
Drive to explore
Why explore
Working on this project
Working on a mission like this
Working on a project like this
What keeps you up at night
Amber
Testing
Optical Test
Conclusion
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