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211: The Sparkler Galaxy with Prof. Mowla

211: The Sparkler Galaxy with Prof. Mowla

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211: The Sparkler Galaxy with Prof. Mowla

FromSpacepod

ratings:
Length:
33 minutes
Released:
Aug 6, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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.
Released:
Aug 6, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Hear stories about the alien moons orbiting our Sun, of cold stars, and the future of space exploration. Every week, scientist Dr. Carrie Nugent chats about an amazing part of our universe with an expert guest. Spacepod is the podcast that gives you an inside look into space exploration. Learn more: http://listentospacepod.com