Apply for a #NASASocial Jan 25 to see @NASAWebbTelescp's massive mirrors being built in Md: http://go.nasa.gov/1OBgCIv pic.twitter.com/lbkzb5rBWE
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@NASA@NASAWebbTelescp Why the mirrors are seems gold? is any advantage of this?
@FameScientist @NASA Yes! The gold-coating optimizes the mirrors for reflecting infrared light. And JWST is primarily an infrared telescope.
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@NASA It allows for a roughly circular segmented mirror without gaps. Read more: http://jwst.nasa.gov/mirrors.html (6th paragraph)
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