Space telescopes change the way we see the universe. July 12th, 2024 celebrates the second anniversary of the James Webb Telescope! Space telescopes are very interesting and the images they provide are even more mind-blowing. But, how do space telescopes work and how are they able to see galaxies that are so far away? In this episode, I will take you behind the science of space telescopes, how they work, and why they are important.

Check out the 2nd Anniversary “Penguin and Egg Galaxies” images! (NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI)

Here’s an article! It is called “How Telescopes Work!” (https://spectacularsci.com/2024/07/how-telescopes-work/)

Here’s an activity! It is called “Telescopes Worksheet! Activity” (https://spectacularsci.com/2024/07/telescopes-worksheet-activity/)

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