The Webb Telescope has a tennis court size sunshield made out of a thin material called Kapton. It shields the exposed mirrors and science instruments from the light and heat of the Sun, Earth and moon. How well can a material 1/1,000th of an inch thick work? Find out on this Episode of Elements of Webb.
Elements of Webb: Kapton – EP 6
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| Run Time | 00:02:46 |
| Topic | Kids |
| Series | Elements of Webb |
| Episode | Episode 7 |
| Video Quality | HD |
| Rating | TV-G |
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