James Webb Space Telescope - NASA Science
Apr 3, 2025 · The James Webb Space Telescope is a giant leap forward in our quest to understand the Universe and our origins. Webb is examining every phase of cosmic history: from the first luminous glows after the Big Bang to the formation of galaxies, stars, and planets to the evolution of our own solar system.
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The James Webb Space Telescope (sometimes called Webb or JWST) is a large infrared telescope with a 6.5-meter primary mirror. Webb will be the premier observatory of the next decade, serving thousands of astronomers worldwide.
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The James Webb Space Telescope will be a giant leap forward in our quest to understand the Universe and our origins. Webb will examine every phase of cosmic history: from the first luminous glows after the Big Bang to the formation of galaxies, stars, and planets to the evolution of our own solar system.
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope’s 18 special lightweight beryllium mirrors have to make 14 stops to 11 different places around the U.S. to complete their manufactur-ing. The 18 mirror segments will form the Webb telescope’s huge primary mirror. There are 18 segments, because it takes a large mirror to look back farther in time than ever
NASA SVS | James Webb Space Telescope
Jan 1, 2000 · The James Webb Space Telescope (sometimes called JWST) is a large, infrared-optimized space telescope. The observatory launched into space on an Ariane 5 rocket from the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou, French Guiana on December 25, 2021. After launch, the observatory was successfully unfolded and is being readied for science.
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The James Webb Space Telescope (sometimes called Webb or JWST) is a large infrared telescope with a 6.5-meter primary mirror. Webb will be the premier observatory of the next decade, serving thousands of astronomers worldwide.
Build It Yourself - James Webb Space Telescope
Special Thanks To: Dr. Kevin Boyce, Dr. Barbara Mattson, Dr. Koji Mukai, Dr. Scott Rohrbach, Dr. Douglas Schwer and Dr. Amber Straughn
So big it has to fold origami-style to fit in the rocket and will unfold like a “Transformer” in space. Has a 5-layer sunshield that protects the telescope from the infrared radiation of the Sun, Earth, and Moon; like having sun protection of SPF 1 million.
Launch - NASA Science - Webb Space Telescope
Aug 22, 2024 · Webb was launched on on December 25, 2021 on board an Ariane 5 rocket from Ariane Space Spaceport in French Guiana. Webb was transported there by ship through Explore
Webb Space Pumpkin Carving - NASA Science - Webb Space …
Oct 28, 2024 · Patterns created by Leah Hustak.French translations thanks to Canadian Space Agency (CSA).