Exploring the intricate deployment process of a spacecraft a million miles from Earth to observe infrared radiation, highlighting design elements like solar panels and communication antennas while emphasizing the importance of shielding detectors from sunlight. The chapter delves into the protection layers around the Sun, the significance of viewing early galaxies with infrared telescopes, and advancements in technology from Hubble to JWST.
Neil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist, director of the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History, and host of "StarTalk Radio." His newest book, "Starry Messenger: Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization," is available now. www.haydenplanetarium.org/tyson/
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