Webb Telescope and the secrets of the Solar System

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Webb Telescope and the secrets of the Solar System

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We spoke to University of Leicester planetary scientist Prof Leigh Fletcher about the James Webb Space Telescope, why it observes in infrared, what it has revealed about the planets of the Solar System so far, and what's yet to come.This podcast was recorded at the International Astronomy Show 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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