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James webb telescope

the James Webb telescope

The James Webb Space Telescope is a space telescope which conducts infrared astronomy. As the largest optical telescope in space, its high resolution and sensitivity allow it to view objects too old, distant, or faint for the Hubble Space Telescope.

Launch date: 25 December 2021 at 12:20 pm GMT

Power: 2,000 watts

Fun fact it has 18 primary mirror segments

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James Webb telescope being built

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