Sharper Than Ever: Professor Aaron Lee Discusses Webb Telescope Revelations

by Bryan Navarro '10 | July 15, 2022

You’ve no doubt caught a glimpse of the stunning first images from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, providing us all with the truest glimpses of the universe yet. The images are beautiful and profound. But what are we even looking at? What does it all mean?

Let Aaron Lee, PhD, professor of Physics and Astronomy, be your guide as he compares side-by-side images and walks us through the detailed imaging of a dying star.

And check out Professor Lee's description of these images in the media:

KCBS Radio interview
KTVU-FOX interview

Welcome to the new golden era of astronomy!

 

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