Overview
NASAās James Webb Space Telescope, the worldās largest orbiting astronomy observatory, is now nearly a million miles from Earth, probing the first stars and galaxies, documenting the structure and evolution of the universe, and searching for signs of life in other solar systems. In a series of extraordinary photographs, Inside the Star Factory tells the story of the Webb Telescope from conception to launchāa marvel of ingenuity and engineering that entailed more than 100 million people hours over a span of thirty years.
The projectās lead photographer Chris Gunn was there from the start, documenting the Webbās tumultuous historyāthe behind-the-scenes details of its construction, from the cutting-edge technology required for an observatory operating at temperatures as low as ā370Ā°F, beyond reach for repair, to the human story of an engineering team pursuing an unprecedented goal under incomparable pressure. Derided as the ātelescope that ate astronomy,ā billions of dollars over budget, ten years over schedule, nearly canceled twice, Webb was simply too big to fail.
Accompanied by science writer Christopher Wanjekās overview of the Webbās history and profiles of the scientists and engineers who built it, this exclusive illustrated guide shows readers the heady world of scientific discovery at the very limits of human knowledgeāand the very beginning of space and time.
This book title, Inside the Star Factory (The Creation of the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA's Largest and Most Powerful Space Observatory), ISBN: 9780262047906, by Chris Gunn, Christopher Wanjek, published by MIT Press (August 1, 2023) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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