Kielder Observatory Podcast

Prof John Girkin - Durham's role on the James Webb Telescope

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Episode notes

In the February 2021 episode we speak to Prof John Girkin about some of the research and advancements taking place at Durham University's centre of advanced instrumentation, which is one of the worlds leading authorities in helping space programmes around the world improve their images from both telescopes on earth and satellites in space. Plus how that research has also had benefits here on earth including with learning more about the Covid 19 virus. Kielder's Director of Astronomy, Dan Pye updates us on the latest from the observatory and a few things to look out for in the night sky over the coming weeks.

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