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Back to EpisodesThe Sparkler Galaxy with Prof. Mowla
Episode 211
Published 2 years, 11 months ago
Description
Professor Lamiya Mowla tells us about an exciting JWST discovery. She describes gravitational lensing as "nature's magnifying glass." She also explains why she likes calling telescopes time machines. We discuss pretty and shiny things, and why prettiness might indicate something is scientifically interesting.