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> Are we reaching the point of diminishing returns of what a reasonably sized (for our current rockets) space telescope can see? No, not as far as I know (also
by digging 3y ago
> Are we reaching the point of diminishing returns of what a reasonably sized (for our current rockets) space telescope can see?
No, not as far as I know (also a layperson). It's just that we've already seen the incredible leap of "there's nothing here" -> "there's things here". The JWST is still a massive leap in capabilities, but you aren't going to be as impressed at seeing intricate structures inside a galaxy that once appeared smooth. The JWST is truly a new era of exploring the early universe, but it might not have the same "wow" factor.