James Webb Space Telescope Begins Lining Up Its Golden Mirrors
January 14, 2022 22:05Engineers have started turning 18 gold-plated mirrors on NASA’s James Webb telescope. Once aligned, the giant mirror can collect even the faintest light from the universe. The team also commanded 126 actuators for moving and shaping the segments into place. The six devices will then position the secondary mirror and verify its workings. “The fine […]
