How Do Space Telescopes Work? 2nd Anniversary of James Webb Telescope - Spectacular Science Ep. 182

Space telescopes change the way we see the universe. July 12th, 2024 celebrates the second anniversary of the James Webb Telescope! Space telescopes are very interesting and the images they provide are even more mind-blowing. But, how do space telescopes work and how are they able to see galaxies that are so far away? In this episode, I will take you behind the science of space telescopes, how they work, and why they are important.

Check out the "Penguin and Egg" galaxies JWST images!

Here’s an article! It is called “How Telescopes Work!” (https://spectacularsci.com/2024/07/how-telescopes-work/)

Here’s an activity! It is called “Telescopes Worksheet! Activity” (https://spectacularsci.com/2024/07/telescopes-worksheet-activity/)

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James Webb space telescope galaxy images and thumbnail background image credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI

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