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Sussex Astronomy Christmas Lecture: The Wonders of the Universe Revealed by JWST

The culmination of decades of effort by scientists and engineers across the world, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) launched on Christmas Day 2021.

Since its launch JWST’s capabilities have enabled astronomers to explore our Universe as never before. We’ve now peered through clouds of gas and dust to observe stars and planets forming, analysed the atmospheres of alien planets, and discovered galaxies present when the Universe was only a tiny fraction of its age.

In this inaugural Sussex Astronomy Christmas Lecture, Prof. Stephen Wilkins will showcase some of the amazing discoveries made by JWST in its first two years.

Suitable for all ages.

About Stephen Wilkins

Stephen Wilkins is Head of Astronomy and Professor of Astronomy and Public Understanding of Science at the University of Sussex. His research concerns understanding how galaxies formed and evolved over the Universe’s history.

Image: NASA, ESA, CSA, and STScI, J. DePasquale (STScI)