The story for kids
This is the James Webb telescope. Its big golden mirror is made of little pieces, like a honeycomb. Underneath there's a big silver umbrella that keeps it safe from the Sun's heat. Webb looks so far away that it can see the light of the very first stars.
Facts
- Launched in 2021.
- It is about 1.5 million km from Earth, on the side away from the Sun.
- Its golden mirror is 6.5 metres wide.
Numbers
- Launch
- 2021
- Distance
- 1.5 million km