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James Webb Space Telescope

The James Webb Space Telescope is so powerful, it could theoretically detect a bumblebee at the distance of the moon.

James Webb Space Telescope launch delayed to Christmas Day

Following several delays, the James Webb Space Telescope is scheduled to launch Saturday from the coast of French Guiana. Reset talks to a UChicago astronomy professor about the telescope’s launch, orbit and potential research findings.

GUESTS: Jacob Bean, associate professor of astronomy and astrophysics at the University of Chicago

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