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Figure 1.1 Painting of the James Webb Telescope
laser.mp4James Webb Telescope Replica
James Webb Telescope Replica
Purpose of James Webb Telescope REPLICA:
Purpose of James Webb Telescope REPLICA:
Instructional Purposes: show others how telescopes like the James Webb work
Demonstration of light reflection and gathering using lasers
Demonstration of folding to fit within tight spatial constraints
Creating primary mirror, secondary mirror, folding mechanism, not radiation shield.
JWST Replica
JWST Replica
Successful demonstration of light gathering
JWST Replica - Preliminary Design
JWST Replica - Preliminary Design
Replica in construction
Purpose of James Webb Telescope:
Purpose of James Webb Telescope:
Observe & learn about the earliest galaxies formed after the big bang
Observe stars of neighboring galaxies
Cost 10 billion dollars & is 1 Million miles away!!!
Folded up and fit within the Ariane 5 rocket
Click the Link to the executive summary.
Click the Link to the proof of concept presentation.
Click the Link to the Preliminary Design review presentation.
Click the Link to the risk reduction presentation.
Click the Link to the Final Poster.
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