Infrared Astronomy from Space

Guest Speaker

Thursday, 15th June 2023 (19:45 - 22:00)

Venue: Hybrid

Infrared astronomy from space is a rapidly developing field that promises to further our understanding of the universe and its origins.

Infrared telescopes in space include the Spitzer Space Telescope, the Herschel Space Observatory, and the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), which launched in 2021. These telescopes have made significant discoveries in the field of infrared astronomy, such as the detection of exoplanets, the study of galaxy formation and evolution, and the observation of the early universe.

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Speaker: Prof. Matt Griffin

Professor Matt Griffin is the Head of Astronomy Instrumentation Group and the Cardiff Hub for Astrophysics Research and Technology (Co-Director). He has several years of experience in far infrared and submillimetre astronomy and instrumentation, both ground-based and space-borne.