Astrophiz Podcasts

Today’s special episode is from your host, Brendan O’Brien, and is all about ­­the amazing James Webb Space Telescope: “Unveiling the Cosmos” Our story begins in a remote, microscopic corner in the vast expanse of the cosmos, where humankind has always yearned to uncover its deepest mysteries. The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) represents a monumental leap in our quest to explore the universe. From its conception as an ambitious dream in the early 1990's … to its launch on Christmas Day 2021, … it’s successful deployment and calibration has resulted in the mind-boggling imagery that it is constantly beaming back down to us; the JWST has already been a testament to human ingenuity, perseverance, and the unquenchable pursuit of new knowledge. This is for our regular listeners, new listeners, space enthusiasts, and those with a curious heart.