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EPISODE · Aug 6, 2023 · 32 MIN

211: The Sparkler Galaxy with Prof. Mowla

from Spacepod · host Carrie Nugent

Professor Lamiya Mowla tells us about an exciting JWST discovery. She describes gravitational lensing as "nature's magnifying glass." She also explains why she likes calling telescopes time machines. We discuss pretty and shiny things, and why prettiness might indicate something is scientifically interesting.

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