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JWST: The Telescope That Changed How We See the Universe with Richard Panek [Ep. 477]

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Dithering Dynamics in Astronomy

This chapter explores the dithering technique utilized by the James Webb Space Telescope to enhance image quality by adjusting its position. It also covers the telescope's unique design and thermal management challenges that enable efficient infrared observations.

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The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has been making headlines since its announcement. But what makes the telescope so special? How do astronomers create the captivating images we see online? And is the $10 billion gamble actually paying off?

Here today to invite us into the intricacies of the controversial telescope is none other than Richard Panek, an award-winning science writer who specializes in astronomy and telescopes.

Panek is known for making complex scientific concepts accessible to general audiences by blending them with his excellent storytelling. In his latest book, Pillars of Creation, he tackled the JWST and detailed its story from the very beginning.

Join us as we dive into the telescope’s groundbreaking design, the controversies surrounding it, the remarkable discoveries it has already made, the science behind the stunning images we see, and what the future of astronomy looks like.

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