Telescope benefits
The James Webb Space Telescope is one of the most powerful and advanced telescopes ever built.
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It will allow astronomers to study the universe in unprecedented detail
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from the formation of galaxies in the early universe to the study of exoplanets around distant stars.
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The primary mirror of the James Webb Space Telescope is made up of 18 hexagonal segments that work together as a single mirror.
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The telescope will be able to collect more light than any other telescope currently in operation,
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making it ideal for studying faint objects such as distant galaxies and exoplanets.
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The James Webb Space Telescope will be launched into an orbit around the Sun,
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where it will be protected from the harsh environment of Earth’s atmosphere.
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This will allow the telescope to make observations at infrared wavelengths that are blocked by Earth’s atmosphere,
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providing scientists with a new window on the universe.
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The James Webb Space Telescope is an international project led by NASA, with contributions from ESA and CSA.
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The telescope is scheduled for launch in 2021.