What a fabulous article, Ethan! This is exactly what we need to explain the value of projects like the JWST. And to inspire us! - Pierre Whalon - Medium

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Ethan Siegel

Mar 1

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What a fabulous article, Ethan! This is exactly what we need to explain the value of projects like the JWST. And to inspire us!

Pierre Whalon

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Bishop in charge, Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe, 2001–2019. French-American. Musician, composer, author, happily married. www.pierrewhalon.info

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