Historic Trust Hosts Viewing Event for Webb Telescope Images

Join The Historic Trust and Airway Science for Kids to see the first images captured by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 16 during Special Saturday at the Pearson Hangar. The in-person event is free and open to the public. Webb is the largest and most complex observatory ever launched into space, serving thousands of astronomers worldwide. It will study every phase in the history of our universe. Families can watch a live stream from NASA, do hands-on activities exploring the innovation and technology of the Webb Telescope, and create space art.

For a full schedule of events, visit thehistorictrust.org/calendar/special-saturday-webb-space-telescope or contact pearson@thehistorictrust.org. Pearson Field Education Center is located at 201A E. Reserve Street, Vancouver. To learn more about the Webb telescope, visit webb.nasa.gov and webbtelescope.org. For information about other Webb community event locations, visit webbtelescope.org/news/first-images/events.