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james webb space telescope

Peering into space with Nashville astronomers

By Steve Haruch

July 21, 2023

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Some of the most exciting research in astronomy is happening right here in Nashville.

Filed Under: Programs, WPLN News Tagged With: astronomy, james webb space telescope, space, Vanderbilt University

Is Earth unique? A Vanderbilt astronomer may soon find out.

By Caroline Eggers

January 3, 2023

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The James Webb Space Telescope launched into space about one year ago. Six months after becoming fully operational, it has glimpsed distant galaxies while peeling back our cosmic history closer to the Big Bang than ever before. 

Filed Under: Environment, Science, WPLN News Tagged With: astronomy, james webb space telescope, Vanderbilt University

First images from NASA’s James Webb Telescope will be shared with researchers and students in Middle Tennessee

By Caroline Eggers

July 12, 2022

NGC 3324 in the Carina Nebula

The images will be of particular interest to a team of researchers and students from Vanderbilt, Fisk University and Tennessee State University, who will be analyzing them alongside NASA scientists.

Filed Under: Education, Environment, WPLN News Tagged With: constellations, exploration, Fisk University, galaxies, hubble telescope, james webb space telescope, NASA, space, Tennessee State University, Vanderbilt

NASA’s biggest telescope is about to launch, and a Vanderbilt astronomer has a ‘front row seat’ to cosmic discovery

By Caroline Eggers

December 23, 2021

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Researchers and students from Vanderbilt, Fisk University and Tennessee State University will be among the first with the chance for astronomical discovery.

Filed Under: Science, WPLN News Tagged With: astronomy, james webb space telescope, physics, Vanderbilt University

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