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Behind the Webb: The Big Chill (Episode 3)

The Webb Space Telescope’s mirror has nearly seven times the area of the Hubble Space Telescope’s. In order to launch it into space, the mirror is made out of segments that will be folded up inside the rocket that carries it into orbit. At Marshall Space Flight Center, segments are being tested in the vacuum chamber to expose them to space temperatures.... Read More | Share it now!

Behind the Webb: Wax On, Wax Off (Episode 10)

The making of the Webb Space Telescope’s mirrors is a complex process. Each surface must be precisely shaped to capture and direct the maximum amount of light to the telescope’s detectors. The mirrors must be ground and polished to a smooth curve that keeps light from bouncing off in unwanted directions. Join us at Tinsley Laboratories in Richmond, Calif., where engineers are bringing Webb’s mirrors to their exact requirements.... Read More | Share it now!

Tonight’s Sky: March 2011 Highlights

Backyard stargazers get a monthly guide to the northern hemisphere’s skywatching events with “Tonight’s Sky.” In March, the constellations of spring appear, heralding the change in seasons. Look for Gemini and Cancer as they dominate the night sky. “Tonight’s Sky” is produced by HubbleSite.org, online home of the Hubble Space Telescope. This is a recurring show, and you can find more episodes — and other astronomy videos — at HubbleSite.org.... Read More | Share it now!