James Webb spacetelescope | Govert Schiling

At approximately 1,5 million kilometers from Earth the James Webb Space Telescope orbits the Sun. From there it tries to capture light from the very first galaxies that formed just after the Big Bang, as well as from planets orbiting other stars. What will JWST reveal about the evolution of our universe? And could it perhaps also discover extraterrestrial life? Science journalist Govert Schilling will tell you all about this exciting astronomical project: from the calibration of its eighteen mirror segments to the stunning images this telescope produces. In cooperation with Space Association Twente, KIVI Students Twente and Arago. 11 oktober 2022 Studium Generale organizes public lectures on the most recent and exciting developments in science, technology, politics and culture. Scientists and other experts speak passionately about their fields of expertise and the world we live in. There’s always time for interaction, so feel welcome to join! Follow us Website: https://www.utwente.nl/nl/sg/ Facebook:   / utwentesg   Instagram:   / sg_utwente   © Studium Generale – University of Twente