From Kepler to Webb: The History of the Telescope

The video explores the evolution of telescopes, starting with early designs using lenses, and moving to reflecting telescopes like Newton's. It highlights the limitations posed by Earth's atmosphere, leading to the Hubble Space Telescope's launch. The focus then shifts to the James Webb Space Telescope, designed to observe infrared light by being placed far from Earth, with advanced features like large mirrors and heat shields. The video concludes with the potential discoveries the Webb telescope could make, such as analyzing exoplanet atmospheres and understanding star formation.

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