Where Is The James Webb Telescope Orbiting Now?

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James Webb Telescope is approximately one million miles from Earth at this very moment. It’s currently in a halo orbit in a location identified as the Lagrange L2 point.

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Telescopes collect wavelength data from the electromagnetic spectrum. Each telescope has specific wavelengths that the optics, thermal, or elemental equipment is designed to capture. No specific space telescope covers the entire electromagnetic spectrum. 

What Kind of Telescope is the James Webb?

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JWST is (primarily) an infrared telescope. The telescope’s infrared capabilities allow it to capture wavelengths created right after the big bang.

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Approximately 13.8 billion years ago, a massive explosion created the universe. The explosion is known as the Big Bang. The Cosmos, as we know it today, is expanding “out” or “away” from the center of that explosion. The wavelengths detected will be primarily Redshifted.

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It’s a tricky question as there are two possible answers. 1. The JWST is in a halo orbit in the L2 area. One full rotation around the L2 Lagrange area is completed every six months. 2. The JWST is also in orbit around the sun.

What is the James Webb Telescope Location?

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