James Webb Space Telescope
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umankind has long been fascinated with the cosmos and the study of astronomy. In fact, our mentor, Pythagoras, was the first astronomer to suggest that the movement of the planets, sun, moon and stars could be described by whole numbers and mathematical precision. Looking up at the night sky, many have wondered what lies beyond the view of the naked eye. This wonder has driven the development of countless technological advancements to enter and explore the final frontier that is outer space. From the telescope to space shuttles, our quest to understand what is beyond the borders of our planetary realm has not only fed our curiosity, but also improved our daily lives. Now, one of the greatest technological marvels to ever be created has launched into space to explore the early universe – and it is named after an Acacian! The James Webb Space Telescope is the most advanced imaging device ever created.
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Developed in an ambitious partnership between the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the European Space Agency (ESA), and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), this international endeavor required countless hours of dedication from over 1200 of the world’s top engineers, technicians, and scientists. Webb is the largest and most complex telescope ever sent into space and is considered the successor to the Hubble Telescope. It will allow us to look further into the universe than we ever have before, which also means looking further into the past! Webb will study every phase in the history of our universe, from the first rays of light after the Big Bang, to the evolution of our galaxy and solar system. “To seek the truth and give the light” is a phrase all Acacians are familiar with, so it is fitting that the greatest tool humankind
