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Exploring the Universe with JWST – The Sky Tonight

by · November 1, 2023

It’s the first week of the month. You know what that means… it’s time for The Sky Tonight!

The Sky Tonight

The Sky Tonight Logo. Fleet Science Center. Planetarium.

The Sky Tonight is held at the Fleet Science Center the first Wednesday night of every month. Every month we take a tour of the night sky, and then we focus on a specific topic. This month, we’ll be exploring the universe with the beautiful images from JWST.

What will you see?

A crowded field of galaxies in the constellation Hercules.
Credits: ESA/Webb, NASA and CSA, A. Martel.

After a sky tour, we’ll get you caught up on the amazing work JWST has been doing since its launch in December 2021. From our solar system to the distant universe, NASA’s latest infrared observatory has already contributed new knowledge to the field of astronomy. Often referred to as “the successor to Hubble”, this telescope is demonstrating why space telescopes are so important to advance our understanding of the universe.

And if you can’t join us in person, on Wednesday, November 15, join us for The Sky Tonight: Virtual Edition. We’ll make sure you see all the same beautiful images as the audience under the dome. We had gathered a lovely online community for our presentations while the museum access was more limited during the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic. We recognize that some people may still prefer an online option, so these are for you. And these shows are pay-as-you-wish! From free to $20, with any amount going to support events like these. Just make sure you register in advance so you can receive the Zoom link. These events will be offered every third Wednesday of the month at 7 PM.

JWST Image of 30 Doradus
Image credit: X-ray: NASA/CXC/Penn State Univ./L. Townsley et al.; IR: NASA/ESA/CSA/STScI/JWST ERO Production Team

If you want to learn more about JWST, the IMAX documentary Deep Sky is now showing at the Fleet Science Center. Here is information about tickets.

The Fleet Science Center posted their virtual events from the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, including several of our Sky Tonight shows. Check them out here: (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeqFlmu52YsSI51Y7dK3BtTgSIcso9JY1) Imagine how much better they are with the beautiful sky displayed on a 76-foot wraparound screen above you!

Hopefully we’ll see you soon at The Sky Tonight and other events at the Fleet Science Center.

Wishing you clear skies!

If you’re interested in NASA’s space telescopes, check out this story: https://lisawillspace.com/2023/04/look-at-this-beauty-celebrating-hubbles-33rd-anniversary/

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