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Webb Space Telescope That ‘Ate Astronomy’ Is on Track to Surpass Hubble

Seven times larger than the Hubble in light-gathering ability, the Webb was designed to see farther out in space and deeper into the past of the universe. It may solve mysteries about how and when the first stars and galaxies emerged some 13 billion years ago in the smoky aftermath of the Big Bang.

More in this really well done NYT article on the upcoming Webb Space Telescope.

PS : Check out the unfolding video as well.

Telescope That ‘Ate Astronomy’ Is on Track to Surpass Hubble

http://nytimes.com/2016/11/22/science/nasa-webb-space-telescope-hubble.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fscience&action=click&contentCollection=science&region=rank&module=package&version=highlights&contentPlacement=1&pgtype=sectionfront&_r=0

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