The Story of the James Webb Space Telescope

Take a journey into the galaxy with us in this session of Virtual U.

About the Event

It takes more than a village to make a space telescope. In the case of the cutting-edge James Webb Space Telescope, it took a veritable army of engineers, scientists, and administrators to bring the project from concept to cosmos over several decades. In this “Virtual U” class, Dr. Kristine Larsen, professor of astronomy at Central Connecticut State University, will lead us on an exploration through space and time as we review how the telescope came into existence (including the difficulties that were overcome through creativity and dedication) and how its anticipated discoveries will potentially reshape our understanding of the universe, our place in it and any impact on our communities.

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How to Join

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If you are having any issues completing your registration, please contact us at ct@aarp.org