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Santa Cruz and the Edges of the Universe
September 21, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Free
Astronomy on Tap: Santa Cruz and the Edges of the Universe
Thursday, September 21, 6:30 – 8pm
Come learn about how astronomers from Santa Cruz have used the James Webb Space Telescope (launched in late 2021 by NASA) to study exoplanets in our local neighborhood and to discover the most distant galaxies ever observed! Hear how the unprecedented observing power of the Webb Telescope has provided stunning breakthroughs both near the start of time and in our very nearby universe.
General public presentation, child-friendly !
