LifeLong Learning Presents: NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope: The Engineering Marvel Unveiling the Infrared Universe on Zoom
Monday, August 4, 2025 • 10 Av 5785
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
with Dr. Gregory Wirth, astronomer and systems engineer for BAE Systems and former support astronomer at Keck ObservatoryFrom probing the secrets of nearby planets to exploring the earliest galaxies, the new James Webb Space Telescope has become an unparalleled “discovery machine” for astronomers. Dr. Gregory Wirth, a scientist and engineer who helped commission JWST, will present an evening of treats for the mind and the eye, describing how NASA’s latest hi-tech marvel is revolutionizing modern astronomy. Greg’s talk will cover the technological advances that make JWST so powerful, explain the innovative process of aligning the telescope remotely in space, and share some of the most exciting findings the mission has recently generated. This talk is suitable for all audiences and no technical knowledge is required.
Dr. Wirth is an avid astronomer with a passion for sharing his love of space with the public. He studied physics, math, and astronomy at Northwestern University before earning his Ph.D. in Astronomy & Astrophysics from the University of California, Santa Cruz, where his thesis exploited early data from the Hubble Space Telescope. Greg spent 16 years on Hawaii's Big Island at the renowned W. M. Keck Observatory and has lived in Colorado since 2014. He now serves as an astronomer and systems engineer for Boulder-based BAE Systems, a leading American aerospace company with a long history of contributing to groundbreaking astrophysics missions like Hubble, Spitzer, Chandra, and Deep Impact.
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