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Closed vs. Open Design Telescopes

Enclosed designs protect telescopes that detect visible light from stray light. Open designs protect telescopes that detect infrared light from heat. Credits Image NASA, ESA, CSA,...

Date
Dec 13, 2023
Observatory
James Webb Space Telescope
Credit
NASA / ESA / CSA / STScI
Archive ID
4200

Enclosed designs protect telescopes that detect visible light from stray light. Open designs protect telescopes that detect infrared light from heat.

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NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI

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