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The First Light MachineScheduled to begin is 10 year mission in 2011, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) will search for the first luminous objects of the Universe to help answer fundamental questions about how the Universe came to look like it does today. At 6.5 meters in diameter, JWST will be the world's largest space telescope. This talk will review science objectives for JWST and how they are driving the JWST architecture, e.g. aperture, wavelength range and operating temperature. Additionally, the talk will include an overview of the JWST primary mirror technology development effort.
Document ID
20070002806
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Abstract
Authors
Stahl, H. Philip (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 24, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2006
Subject Category
Optics
Meeting Information
Meeting: Damon Seminar
Location: Boulder, CO
Country: United States
Start Date: October 16, 2006
Sponsors: National Center for Atmospheric Research
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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