"Unveiling the Cosmos: The Crucial Role of Beryllium in NASA's Webb Telescope"
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), NASA's flagship space observatory, incorporates advanced materials and engineering to unlock the mysteries of the universe. A critical component of this marvel is its beryllium mirrors, described in "Webb Beryllium Part 3." Beryllium was chosen for its unique properties, making it an ideal material for the telescope's primary mirror segments. Beryllium is incredibly lightweight yet strong, which is crucial for space missions where every kilogram counts. This metal maintains its shape and structural integrity across a vast range of temperatures, from the frigid -240°C of space to the warmth it might encounter during its assembly and testing on Earth. This thermal stability ensures that the mirrors do not warp or deform, preserving the precision necessary for capturing distant cosmic light. The 18 hexagonal segments of the JWST's primary mirror are coated with a thin layer of gold, optimizing them for reflecting infrared light. Infrared capability allows the telescope to peer through cosmic dust and observe phenomena that are invisible to telescopes limited to visible light. This ability is crucial for studying the formation of stars and galaxies, as well as investigating the atmospheres of exoplanets for signs of habitability or even life. #Beryllium #SpaceTechnology #NextGenTelescope#NASAProjects#WebbInstruments
-
49:38
Brewzle
20 hours agoI Survived 18 Whiskey Distilleries in the RAIN at a Festival
1853 -
2:45
Cooking with Gruel
12 hours agoEgg Shell Hack - Does it Work?
3842 -
12:06
DEADBUGsays
21 hours agoThe Last Sumo | Murder by Design #12
516 -
17:55
Jamie Kennedy
14 hours agoDownfall of Rome and America w/ Jack Osbourne - Hate To Break It To Ya from Ep. 170
1001 -
14:23
Link to the Light
23 hours agoWhy RGT85 and ZenkaiGoose are WRONG about the 9th Generation
28 -
24:25
Danny Haiphong
16 hours agoPutin's GAME CHANGING Iran Aid Triggers Israeli Strike on Russian Base WWIII Next? Ft. Ben Norton
1.63K7 -
LIVE
Vigilant News Network
14 hours agoBad News Strikes Diddy in Stunning New Development | The Daily Dose
626 watching -
11:26
IsaacButterfield
1 day ago $0.16 earnedIS “SHE” A LIAR?!
5662 -
1:31:09
Uncensored Pharmacist
16 hours agoSHOCKING details about the Ozempic SCAM and why Americans are FAT!
34.3K8 -
1:47:43
Fresh and Fit
13 hours agoCrypto Breakdown w/ Dollar Cost Crypto & Cultivate Crypto
105K29