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James Webb Space Telescope

The James Webb Space Telescope is a powerful telescope that observes mainly infrared light. It can see very distant, early galaxies and study planets around other stars.

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The James Webb telescope has a huge sunshield to keep its instruments cold.

All about James Webb Space Telescope

The James Webb Space Telescope observes mainly infrared light. It can see very distant, early galaxies and study planets around other stars.

Its large sunshield keeps its instruments very cold.

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Real-life uses of James Webb Space Telescope

  • Studying the early universe
  • Analysing exoplanet atmospheres
  • Astronomy research

Frequently asked questions about James Webb Space Telescope

What light does it mainly observe?

Infrared light.

Why does it have a sunshield?

To keep its instruments cold.