Cosmic Dawn: The Untold Story of the James Webb Space Telescope

Cosmic Dawn is the incredible true story of the James Webb Space Telescope – humanity’s largest and most powerful space telescope – on a mission to unveil the early universe, against all odds.
The documentary brings viewers on an unprecedented journey through Webb’s delicate assembly, rigorous testing, and triumphant launch, showcasing the sheer complexity and breathtaking risks involved in creating a telescope capable of peering billions of years into the past. Follow the telescope from an idea developed at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center all the way to the launchpad in French Guiana, with never-before-seen footage captured by the Webb film crew offering intimate access to the challenges and triumphs along the way.

This presentation is a celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Stockton Astronomical Society in collaboration with the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society.

University of the Pacific, Biological Sciences Lecture Hall, Rm 101, 3401 Kensington Way, Stockton, CA