The Webb Space Telescope: Launching a Legacy

Alexandra Lockwood, Space Telescope Science Institute
Originally envisioned in the mid-1990s, NASA's next flagship observatory, the Webb Space Telescope, is now reaching fruition. Its scientific capabilities will revolutionize our understanding of the Universe. As we enter the final weeks before liftoff, come learn about the astronomy motivations of the mission, the incredible technology powering it all, and the latest updates on launch preparations. Dr. Lockwood will also look ahead to the coming months of commissioning, and the much-anticipated first images and spectra to arrive next summer!
Host: Frank Summers, Space Telescope Science Institute
Recorded live on Tuesday, December 7, 2021
More information: www.stsci.edu/public-lectures

[@chickenhunt5163]

Frank dripping with this sweater out here

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Dr Swag

[@VIKASHSINGH-hf3kt]

im eagrly waiting for this moment last 2 years when its launch was get cancelled again n again. Really such a remarkable time to be ALIVE,...

[@Deathadder90]

The launch was a succes!! Haven't felt such trepidation watching a launch in many years! Can't wait for the JWST to start sending images 6 months from now!

[@Lun3aa]

just wow...fingers - and everything else - crossed that it all goes to plan....can't wait to start seeing some amazing results

[@roybartholomew81]

Simply eye opening!

[@bassplayer1966]

I LOVE THESE LECTURES!!

[@justindye5039]

Very informative, thank you, Alex. I only wish the video graphics were playing on the small screen and you was on the big screen. You’re absolutely stunning.

[@zainalvideography7062]

Its a sorrowful day also for Hubble telescope.. we couldn't give its value as it need. Love you Hubble from Bangladesh!!!

[@tommythompsonsurfer]

love the universe....mysticales.

[@PettriedeBondt]

Great explanation bij Alex, thanks!

[@BookOfFaustus]

I really like the online version of the show :)

[@brianmcdaniel2693]

Thank you for all you do

[@RamKumar-eq9hm]

Iam interesting the astronomy. Very very helpful!!!!!

[@Birbface]

Great lecture!

[@mariothepookster]

I can hardly wait ...

[@euro_pat]

Light waves stretch as the universe expands 🤯

[@badhrinarayanansrinivasan2519]

Great session to know JWST, curious to know, which part of the telescope determines which spectrum it can operate like UV, IR etc, is that based on the mirrors or detectors in those telescope

[@alitahir6814]

Excellent content, and lecture. If I can offer some friendly advice -- please consider using a microphone to speak into (headset, usb mic, etc.). They are cheap to buy, easy to use, and offer a great increase in audio quality.

[@SciDOCMBC]

Thx from Europe for this interesting lecture. I'm terribly interested in what secrets Webb is going to reveal to us.

[@mattiler7698]

Well you will be waiting for a long time before they ever let you or us see those pictures. If they ever do they will probably be for scientists eyes only. Watch

[@Rustygiz]

Thanks for this

[@lilysceesawjeanmoonlight]

On Hubble what's Hubbles lifespan capacity? Also last I heard Hubble was on its way to the edge of our solar system, so where approximately or precisely is Hubble in December 2021?

[@sanjaygatne1424]

How halo local circular orbit is maintain. Without any gravity well inside that circle the jwst will go in thrust direction.

[@Linandemma]

It was meant to be ready in 2011

[@Beastman608202]

Thought this was suppose to be about the Webb Space Telescope, wished we would of seen more pictures from Webb , instead we got a bunch from Hubble... Alexandra says Hubble way more then Webb???

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Lesgo

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Middle East ? Strange ! , Be careful

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