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Elements of Webb: Gold Part 1, Ep 01

The Webb’s Telescope’s dazzling mirrors have a microscopic layer of gold and it isn’t for aesthetic reasons. Different wavelengths of light are best reflected with certain metals. Reflect on these materials along with host Sophia Roberts to learn why these mirrors are so well suited for infrared observation

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Publish Date
Run Time 00:03:15
Topic Originals
Series Elements of Webb
Episode Episode 2
Video Quality HD
Rating TV-G
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