James Webb Space TelescopeCleanroom technicians posing for a photo with the JWST (May 2016). The telescope structure and mirrors were in the process of being rotated face-down, the configuration necessary for installing the science instruments. The beryllium mirrors are coated with a gold coat, optimising them for reflecting infrared primary mirror is meters across. A sunshield the size of a tennis courtwill shield the telescope An optimised version of a NASA image by experienced lead photographer Chris Gunn. Credit: NASA/Chris Gunn. For editorial use only

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