#122 - August 2022 Part 1

The Discussion:


The release of JWST’s first images, the press conferences and
media coverage.


Emails on astrophotography, Dr Jen’s TV appearances and a more
politically correct alternative name for JWST.


 


The News:


Rounding up the astronomy news in August, we have:


We now know why Jupiter doesn’t have rings like Saturn

A huge triple star system with a violent past

A fossil galaxy – one of the first galaxies from the early
universe

Some good news for the prospects for life on Mars



The big news story: What else? It’s JWST innit?


 


The Sky Guide:


This month we’re taking a look at the summer constellation of
Cygnus with a guide to its history, how to find it, a couple of
deep sky objects and a round-up of the solar system views on
offer in August.


 


Q&A:


No time for Q&A – we’ve got JWST to prattle on about!