211: The Sparkler Galaxy with Prof. Mowla

04/08/2023

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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.Image: One of the multiple apperances of the Sparkler Galaxy (center) in this iconic JWST image.