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James Webb Space Telescope’s Secondary Mirror Deployed And Locked, Confirms NASA
NASA informed that when light from the distant universe will hit Webb's iconic 18 gold primary mirrors, it will reflect off and hit the smaller, 2.4-foot secondary mirror, which will direct the light into its instruments.
In another milestone for NASA, the James Webb Space Telescope that will study the cosmos during the initial phases of the universe's Big Bang deployed a 2.4-foot-wide secondary mirror into position.
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Like a latch made in heaven, @NASAWebb’s secondary mirror is now fully deployed and locked!
The team remains focused as they work toward the final major milestone this week – deployment of the iconic honeycomb-shaped mirror. Details: https://t.co/xSRXwCNd8V
#UnfoldTheUniversepic.twitter.com/dAkMNApb2F
— NASA (@NASA) January 5, 2022
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