The Insane Engineering of James Webb Telescope
Offered By: Real Engineering via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the groundbreaking engineering behind NASA's James Webb Telescope in this 31-minute video. Delve into the innovative design and construction of the world's most powerful space observatory, from its revolutionary sun shield to its golden beryllium mirrors. Learn about the challenges of launching and deploying such a massive structure in space, and discover how the telescope's advanced cryocooler system and precise attitude control enable unprecedented observations of distant galaxies and exoplanets. Gain insights into the materials science and technological advancements that make this telescope a marvel of modern engineering, and understand its potential to revolutionize our understanding of the early universe.
Syllabus
Introduction
Launch
Sun Shield
Sunshield
Golden Mirror
Large Mirror
Weight
Thrusters
Conclusion
Taught by
Real Engineering
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