This photo from @northropgrumman shows the start of integration. The telescope is seen hanging from a crane, in the process of being moved over the sunshield.pic.twitter.com/nnyZNJWkZa
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(Human for scale.)
This photo showcases just how big #NASAWebb is! We'll be sharing more behind-the-scenes images captured during the integration of the spacecraft and telescope halves of the observatory in this thread.
Picture Credit: @northropgrummanpic.twitter.com/9S6C7EViVG
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A rare view from underneath
#NASAWebb's iconic primary mirror, as it moves into position over its spacecraft during integration.pic.twitter.com/dIlKvAr2bg
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Almost there... The telescope is over the sunshield and ready to be lowered.pic.twitter.com/WbUP2C9QeQ
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Success! The telescope and spacecraft halves of
#NASAWebb are now one whole observatory. Read more about this August 2019 milestone: https://go.nasa.gov/2znr2JV pic.twitter.com/wQ7kq8y4gT
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“A telescope's sensitivity, or how much detail it can see, is directly related to the size of the mirror area that collects light from the objects being observed. A larger area collects more light, just like a larger bucket collects more water in a rain shower than a small one."pic.twitter.com/qLgxqx1kV6
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After the telescope and sunshield were joined, technicians did a careful inspection of the entire observatory, before moving on to electronically connect all of its various interfaces.pic.twitter.com/FTvGZhPXIl
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For those hard to reach places, technicians and engineers use various styles of lifts and platforms to ensure they have the best angle of approach to work on the observatory.pic.twitter.com/IVIfTMSi01
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Science never sleep
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Can't wait. Can't wait. Can't wait!!! -
Me too!!!!!!!!! I hope all goes as planned with no delays!
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