Astronomy Minute

• What is an Astronomical Observatory?

  A brief description of what constitutes and astronomical observatory with a few examples in the real world that you have probably heard of.

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• What is Occam's Razor?

  A brief description of the philosophical concept known as Occam's Razor, which asserts that “the simplest explanation of a particular natural phenomenon is usually the correct one.” 

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• Why is the Webb Telescope Optimized to Observe Infrared Light?

  A brief description of why the Webb Telescope is optimized to observe infrared light. Hint: it has to do with the four main science areas that it will be studying: “Other Worlds,” “Star Lifecycle,” “Galaxies Over Time,” and “Early Universe.”

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• What are the Main Science Goals of the Webb Telescope?

  A brief description of the four main science goals of the James Webb Space Telescope - “Other Worlds,” “Star Lifecycle,” “Galaxies Over Time,” and “Early Universe.”

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• What is the James Webb Space Telescope?

  A brief description of the James Webb Space Telescope and how it's different than the Hubble Space Telescope.

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