7 Mind-Blowing Facts About the James Webb Telescope

Time-Travel Observations

Galaxies' Ancient Light: James Webb Telescope captures light emitted by galaxies a million years ago, revealing the universe's early stars.

Origami-Like Launch

Massive Folding Challenge: Due to its size, the telescope was folded for launch, unfolding in space over two weeks.

26-Year Journey

Long Road to Success: Proposed in 1996, faced delays, but finally launched successfully in 2021 after rigorous testing.

Gold-Plated Mirror

Reflecting Infrared: Its 21.3 feet gold-plated beryllium mirror optimally reflects infrared light, weighing 705 kilograms.

Exceptional Vision

Remarkable Precision: Can spot a coin's 0.75-diameter from 64 kilometers away, equivalent to seeing a football pitch from 550 kilometers.

Unserviceable Location

Remote Orbit: Unlike Hubble, it's 1.5 million kilometers away at the second sun-earth Lagrange point, making servicing impossible.

Gigantic Sunshield

Tennis-Court Size: Boasting a diamond-shaped sunshield with a 69.5 feet diameter, it's as large as a tennis court.

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