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Why Space Telescope Mirror Is Most Complex Ever Built


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James Webb Space Telescope

The primary mirror will consist of 18 hexagonal segments made from beryllium, each segment weighing around 20 kilograms.

Credit: Ball Aerospace

"You will not be touching anything."

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