It uses real gold-plated mirrors to pierce through the vastness of the cosmos. Telescope mirrors require some kind of metal coating to reflect as much light as possible. JWST uses gold mirrors to ...
Chinese scientists have announced details on the upcoming China Space Station Telescope (CSST), a cutting-edge observatory ...
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has been giving us a fabulous new view on the Universe since its launch.
The James Webb Telescope's gold mirrors aren’t just for looks—they’re a scientific marvel. Gold reflects up to 99% of infrared light, making it ideal for Webb’s cosmic observations.
This is a part of the telescope you don't normally see. It is gold in color, so it isn't just the JWST team mirror that's ...
JWST’s observations confirm missing cooling gas in the Phoenix Cluster, explaining its rapid star formation rate.
A large shield with five layers of reflective film as thin as human hair will protect the JWST mirror and instruments from the rays of the Sun, Earth, and Moon. So those bodies are always on the ...