JWST: the preview trailer

With its 6 metre diameter mirror, it will greatly exceed that of Hubble which is a mere 2.4 metres. The JWST, James Webb Space Telescope, is often presented as the successor to the venerable space telescope which is currently featured in an IMAX 3D film to celebrate its twentieth birthday (see this article). However, the JWST is to work in the infrared light wavelength range which Hubble cannot see. Using this specialisation, astronomers are hoping to get a better understanding of the secrets surrounding the formation of the Cosmos. In the video below, the qualities of the JWST are highlighted just like in a motion picture preview trailer with a great deal of special effects.

Published on 7 April 2010

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