These mirrors will allow us to observe the birth of the Universe. Yes, really this is the coolest thing ever! [Space] http://t.co/zu9Fhe7M
August 21, 2012
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These mirrors will allow us to observe the birth of the Universe. Yes, really.
In 2018, the James Webb Space Telescope will become one of the greatest tools in humanity's quest to understand the cosmos. Now, after eight years, the technology comprising the heart and soul of the telescope - an ultra-sophisticated beryllium mirror system - is complete.