DiscoverSpacepod211: The Sparkler Galaxy with Prof. Mowla
211: The Sparkler Galaxy with Prof. Mowla

211: The Sparkler Galaxy with Prof. Mowla

Update: 2023-08-061
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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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211: The Sparkler Galaxy with Prof. Mowla

211: The Sparkler Galaxy with Prof. Mowla

Carrie Nugent