211: The Sparkler Galaxy with Prof. Mowla

06/08/2023 32 min Episodio 211
211: The Sparkler Galaxy with Prof. Mowla

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Episode Synopsis

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.