Worlds Two Greatest Spacecraft Observatories: Hubble and James Webb Space Telescope Comparison
| Dates: | January 22, 2026 |
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| Meets: | Thursday, January 22, 2026, 10 a.m. to 12 noon |
| Location: | Online Course |
| Cost: | $20.00 |
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Learn how the worlds two largest space telescopes operate, their capabilities and how they differ, the Hubble Space Telescope and the James Webb Space Telescopes. Over the past 29 years our knowledge of planets, stars, galaxies and the universe expanded because of the Hubble. The pictures are very dramatic. Sadly, the Hubble is approaching its end of useful life as a space telescope. The replacement is the James Webb Space Telescope that exceeds the capabilities of the Hubble. Part of the Spaceflight Series. This presentation is designed for the general public. Opportunity will be given for questions and answers during the one hour PowerPoint presentation.
| Fee: | $20.00 |
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Bruce Cranford
Bruce Cranford Jr., PE Ret., is a consultant specializing in space, energetic materials, energy, and the environment. He previously held senior roles at the U.S. Department of Energy and managed programs for the U.S. Army Medical Bioengineering Laboratory and U.S. Naval Ordnance Station. He has been a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E. Ret) in Maryland since 1981, and has published over 90 articles and four books on space and energy related topics. Additionally, he is a Fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) and an Associate Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). His leadership roles include serving as VP and President of the Maryland Society of Professional Engineers (MDSPE). He is a long-time docent and lecturer at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum and has taught model rocketry at the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Cranford has served as an adjunct faculty member and speaker at local colleges and institutions since 2019.powered by ACEweb from ACEware Systems, Inc.