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Is there a reason that JWST isn't in a tube like most other telescopes? (Would it interfere with the super-low temperature observations?) A tube would shield it
by theandrewbailey 4y ago
Is there a reason that JWST isn't in a tube like most other telescopes? (Would it interfere with the super-low temperature observations?) A tube would shield it from a lot of meteoroids.
- topynate 4y agoSaves weight, makes it easier to unfold, fewer potential sources of stray light.