The James Webb Space Telescope: A Summary I briefly review the science mission of the JWST and discuss its potential discoveries. I do this in the context of the discoveries of Webb's predecessor, the Hubble Space Telescope. - W. F. Wall / Syzygy Asymptote   Dr. William Wall Previous work in the Library Previous presentations […]

By NASA's James Webb Space Telescope   From arrival at the ESA launch Facility in Kourou French Guiana, through launch and deployment, the pages linked here are your starting point for exploring Webb’s launch and commissioning. James Webb SPACE TELESCOPE   The Insane Engineering of James Webb Telescope   A discussion hosted by Matt Burr […]

Organic Chem Basics: Diels-Alder and similar reactions The 2021 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to Dr. Benjamin List (Max PLack Institute)  and Dr. David MacMillam (Princeton University) for "the […]