D4k  Galaxies

The universe is made up of billions of galaxies. But what is a galaxy? Find out here. Details

 

Program: D4k

Episode: Galaxies

The universe is made up of billions of galaxies. But what is a galaxy? On this episode of D4K, Dr. Amber Straughn, a Research Astrophysicist at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center answers students’ questions about galaxies and space. Host Joan Cartan-Hansen also asks Straughn about the James Webb Space Telescope and what advances it offers for scientific research.

• Visit the Galaxies webpage

Duration: (28:48)
Premiere Date: 09/18/2012
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: TV-G

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