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Purposeful Universe1 min read

Types of Telescopes [VIDEOS]

In these videos, Dr. Jennifer Wiseman provides insightful information about the different types of telescopes and their purposes.
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Trappist 1: James Webb Space Telescope's Mother-Daughter Team [VIDEO]

The Trappist 1 System is a planetary system that NASA’s mother-daughter team, Natalia and Natasha Batalha, will study. Watch this video to learn more.
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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S., MSc.4 min read

Of Dying Stars and Dying to Oneself

A Lenten article that looks at how the lessons from a dying star reveal that our dying affects our neighbors.
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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S., MSc.4 min read

The First 100 Days of the James Webb Space Telescope

Images from the First 100 Days of the James Webb Space Telescope continue to astound and delight scientists and astronomy enthusiasts alike.
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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S., MSc.3 min read

Closer to Home: James Webb Telescope Images Look Into Our Solar System

New James Webb Telescope images reveal a deeper look into our solar system—further highlighting the intersection of science and scripture.
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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S., MSc.4 min read

Raw Beauty: The Yuba River and the Webb Telescope’s First Images

The Yuba River and the James Webb Space Telescope’s First Images show how technology can both reveal beauty and foster a sense of awe.
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Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D.5 min read

Webb Images Reveal the Intersection of Science and Scripture

New images from the James Webb Space Telescope allow us to see both science and scripture in the heavens above.
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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S., MSc.2 min read

James Webb’s First Images: Light From the Early Universe

The first image from the James Webb Space Telescope was unveiled on July 11, 2022. It captures light from galaxies within 1 billion years of the Big Bang.
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How the James Webb Telescope Works

Physics Girl explains how the James Webb Telescope Works by using spectroscopic tools to measure the elements and material on other planets.
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