Interview: How JWST will observe exoplanets

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Interview: How JWST will observe exoplanets

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Astrophysicist Dr Hannah Wakeford from the University of Bristol reveals how JWST will unlock the secrets of planets orbiting stars beyond our Solar System.Watch the full video via the BBC Sky at Night Magazine YouTube channel. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

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