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You can't see it, but the Webb Telescope will. What's the universe hiding from us? 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A tennis court-sized telescope orbiting far beyond Earth's moon, Webb will detect infrared radiation and be capable of seeing in that wavelength as well as Hubble sees in visible light.</p> <p>Infrared vision is vital to our understanding of the universe. The furthest objects we can detect are seen in infrared light, cooler objects that would otherwise be invisible emit infrared, and infrared light pierces clouds of dust, allowing us to see into their depths. Webb will unleash a torrent of new discoveries, opening the door to a part of the universe that has just begun to take shape under humanity's observations.</p> <p>Right now, scientists and engineers are piecing Webb together, creating through cutting-edge technology an innovative observatory that not only withstands intense cold, but uses it to its advantage; an observatory that folds up inside a rocket for launch and unfurls like a butterfly opening its wings upon nearing its orbit. Later this decade, the Webb telescope will launch into space, sailing to the distant, isolated orbit where it will begin its quest. Supernovae and black holes, baby galaxies and planets' potential for supporting life — Webb will help reveal the answers to some of the biggest mysteries of astronomy.</p> </div> </div> <div id="boxmargin"><a id="science" href="science_on_the_edge/" class="small-box-padding content-box-padding section-link-box"> <span class="h1"><strong>Science on the Edge</strong></span> <span class="small-box-content"> <span class="subtitle"> <span class="p">what will we see?</span> </span> <span class="box-body"> <span class="p">Webb will cast its gaze on distant supernovae, infant galaxies, and much more. Learn about the science that awaits with the launch of the telescope.</span> </span> </span> </a></div> <div id="boxmargin"><a id="technology" href="technology_at_the_extremes/" class="small-box-padding content-box-padding section-link-box"> <span class="h1"><strong>Technology at the Extremes</strong></span> <span class="small-box-content"> <span class="subtitle"> <span class="p">how does it work?</span> </span> <span class="box-body"> <span class="p">Find out how scientists and engineers are building the only telescope capable of delivering a crystal-clear view of the infrared universe.</span> </span> </span> </a></div> <div id="boxmargin"><a id="pastfuture" href="webb_past_and_future/" class="small-box-padding content-box-padding section-link-box"> <span class="h1"><strong>Webb: Past and Future</strong></span> <span class="small-box-content"> <span class="subtitle"> <span class="p">the team behind the machine</span> </span> <span class="box-body"> <span class="p">Follow the Webb project and the people behind the telescope as they plan for and create the next great space telescope.</span> </span> </span> </a></div> <div id="boxmargin"><a id="stem" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20160305032425/http://amazing-space-stem.stsci.edu/" class="small-box-padding content-box-padding section-link-box"> <span class="h1"><strong>Amazing Space STEM Education Projects</strong></span> <span class="small-box-content"> <span class="subtitle"> <span class="p" style="padding-right:170px;">science, technology, engineering, math</span> </span> <span class="box-body"> <span class="p">Learn more about our Hubble and James Webb STEM projects for educators and students.</span> </span> </span> </a></div> </div> </div> <div id="right-bottom-column"> <span class="p">Behind the Webb Video Podcast</span>Get a behind-the-scenes look at the people and places involved in building this great new observatory <div id="showbox"> <a class="showbox-latest-post" href="behind_the_webb/"> <span class="latest">Latest Post</span> <span class="title">Episode 29: Working Stiff</span> </a> </div> </div> <div id="right-bottom-additions" style="background-color:#000000;"><div id="stay-social"><div id="stay-social-text">Webb Telescope: Stay Connected</div><div id="social-side-inner"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20160305032425/http://www.facebook.com/webbtelescope"><img src="/web/20160305032425im_/http://webbtelescope.org/webb_telescope/progress_report/graphics/facebook_icon_32x32.png" alt="Facebook" class="social-icon"/></a><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20160305032425/http://www.flickr.com/photos/nasawebbtelescope/sets/"><img src="/web/20160305032425im_/http://webbtelescope.org/webb_telescope/progress_report/graphics/flickr_icon_32x32.png" alt="Flicker" class="social-icon"/></a><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20160305032425/http://twitter.com/#!/NASAWebbTelescp"><img src="/web/20160305032425im_/http://webbtelescope.org/webb_telescope/progress_report/graphics/twitter_icon_32x32.png" alt="Twitter" class="social-icon"/></a><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20160305032425/http://www.youtube.com/user/NASAWebbTelescope"><img src="/web/20160305032425im_/http://webbtelescope.org/webb_telescope/progress_report/graphics/youtube_icon_32x32.png" alt="YouTube" class="social-icon" border="0px;"/></a><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20160305032425/https://plus.google.com/102413721352841386104/posts"><img src="/web/20160305032425im_/http://webbtelescope.org/webb_telescope/progress_report/graphics/googleplus.png" alt="Google Plus"/></a></div></div></div> <div id="right-bottom-additions"> <a class="twitter-timeline" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20160305032425/https://twitter.com/NASAWebbTelescp" data-widget-id="314152244490682368" data-chrome="transparent noborders">Tweets by @NASAWebbTelescp</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//web.archive.org/web/20160305032425/http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script> </div> <div id="right-bottom-column"> <span class="p">Highlights</span> <div id="highlight-section-first"> <img src="/web/20160305032425im_/http://webbtelescope.org/webb_telescope/graphics/webb_overview_40x40.gif" alt="Webb overview" class="highlight-section-img"/><span class="p">Webb's Nuts & Bolts</span>Get the critical details of how Webb works, what its instruments do, and the requirements that define its unique design. <div id="highlight-section-first-links"> <a href="technology_at_the_extremes/overview.php">Technology Overview: Webb's Nuts & Bolts</a> </div> </div> <div id="highlight-section-second"> <img src="/web/20160305032425im_/http://webbtelescope.org/webb_telescope/graphics/mirror-stats_40x40.gif" alt="Webb overview" class="highlight-section-img"/><span class="p">Just the Facts</span>See a rundown of facts and trivia about the Webb Telescope. Get the statistics on its size, distance from Earth, mass, and more. <div id="highlight-section-second-links"> <a href="technology_at_the_extremes/quick_facts.php">Quick Facts About Webb</a> </div> </div> <div id="highlight-section-second"> <img src="/web/20160305032425im_/http://webbtelescope.org/webb_telescope/graphics/webcam_icon.jpg" alt="Webb's Webcam" class="highlight-section-img"/><span class="p">Webb's Webcam</span>See Webb in progress! Goddard Space Flight Center has set up a camera in the clean room where Webb's hardware is being tested. 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