Webb's New Window on the Universe by Prof. Fred Watson

TheAstronomical Society of South Australiaholds in-person and online meetings each month which are open to the public, regular viewing nights, and circulates current astronomical news and information. Our mission is to observe, understand, share and to enjoy the wonders of the Universe. We promote Astronomy to the public in South Australia to inspire and enrich the astronomer in everyone. Membership starts at $25 per year and is open to anyone with an interest in Astronomy:http://assa.org.au/join

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An entertaining and copiously illustrated talk about the James Webb Space Telescope and its breathtaking images and scientific discoveries.

The Braggs Lecture Theatre, The University of Adelaide

Members of the public are most welcome and encouraged to attend meetings of the Astronomical Society of South Australia (ASSA).Title: Webb&#x27;s New Window on the UniverseSpeaker: Prof. Fred Watson, Australia&#x27;s Astronomer-at-Large, Australian Astronomical ObservatoryAbstract: After decades of planning and construction, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is now fully operational. Its first science images made global headlines with their breathtaking clarity and depth when they were released in July 2022. They show cosmic detail that was only hinted at by the Webb’s smaller cousin, the ageing Hubble Space Telescope, and foretell a game-changing career of discovery for the new instrument. In this entertaining and copiously illustrated talk, Australia’s Astronomer-at-Large describes the Webb, its images, its mission and its relationship to other upcoming facilities like the Square Kilometre Array and ESO’s Extremely Large Telescope. Not to be missed!Bio: Professor Fred Watson is the Australian Government’s first Astronomer-at-Large, having worked at both of Britain’s Royal Observatories before serving as the Australian Astronomical Observatory&#x27;s Astronomer-in-Charge from 1995 to 2015. He is best known today for his radio and TV broadcasts, books, music, dark-sky advocacy and co-hosting the Space Nuts podcast. Fred has adjunct positions in six Australian universities, and his awards and honours include the Eureka Prize for Promoting Understanding of Science in 2006 and an honorary Doctor of Science from Macquarie University in 2022. In January 2010, he was made a Member of the Order of Australia for service to astronomy. A unique claim to fame is that Fred is the only Australian astronomer to have received an APRA music award! He also has an asteroid named after him (5691 Fredwatson), but says that if it hits the Earth, it won&#x27;t be his fault.More Info: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Watson" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Watson</a>COVID Safety: Check the ASSA website (<a href="https://assa.org.au/covid" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">assa.org.au/covid</a>) for the latest safety requirements for meetings and other events.Door Prize: Attendees go into the draw for a special door prize: Astronomica (book) by Fred Watson.Notes:<ul><li>Tickets are only required to attend in-person.</li><li>The presentation will be streamed live and can be watched on YouTube at <a href="https://youtube.com/astronomysa" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://youtube.com/astronomysa</a>. A ticket is not required to watch online.</li><li>Event location is given on the EventBrite registration confirmation email and ticket. For more event information, visit: <a href="https://www.assa.org.au/events/meetings/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.assa.org.au/events/meetings/</a></li><li>ASSA Membership is open to anyone with an interest in Astronomy, which together with many benefits, also enables Free Public Lectures like this event. More info: <a href="https://assa.org.au/join" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://assa.org.au/join</a></li></ul>#science #physics #astronomy #space #cosmology #blackholes #Adelaide #southaustralia

Webb's New Window on the Universe by Prof. Fred Watson

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