Engagement - James Webb Space Telescope

The first Webb telescope images are releasing on July 12th! See them here!

Engagement

From science centres and planetaria to festivals and astronomy societies, STEM communicators will be talking about JWST all over the UK.

Watch this space to find resources to support public engagement with JWST in informal learning contexts.

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The James Webb Space Telescope and the Mid-infrared Imager

Short (2 min) animated video introducing the Webb Telescope and MIRI, one of the instruments on board.

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The James Webb Space Telescope

Short (1min) animated video introducing the Webb Telescope

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Webb’s Mid-Infrared Instrument

Short (2min) animated video introducing MIRI: one of the instruments aboard the Webb telescope

Universal Space: Webb

Supporting our planetarium community to share the stories and science of the James Webb Space Telescope with schools and the public.

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Moon Resources

Moon-themed resources, including the STFC "Borrow the Moon" scheme.

Webb and the Infrared

Video series about Webb and observing in the infrared.

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Astroboost

Supporting astronomical societies to engage local audiences with the science and engineering of the James Webb Space Telescope.

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Destination Space Phase 2

Bringing exciting space-themed resources and activities to science centres across the UK.

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