{"product_id":"a-short-history-of-the-james-webb-telescope-how-humanity-built-a-machine-to-see-the-first-galaxies-9798199201926","title":"A Short History of... The James Webb Telescope: How Humanity Built a Machine to See the First Galaxies","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Scienslate Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Space Science - Astronomy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat if humanity could look back in time and witness the birth of the first stars, the formation of the earliest galaxies, and the origins of worlds beyond our Solar System?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eJames Webb Space Telescope (JWST)\u003c\/b\u003e was built to do exactly that.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLaunched after decades of scientific ambition, political battles, engineering breakthroughs, and technical setbacks, Webb has become the most powerful space observatory ever constructed. Its discoveries are transforming our understanding of the universe and revealing cosmic phenomena that were once thought impossible to observe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut how did this extraordinary telescope come to exist?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd what has it actually shown us?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cb\u003eA Short History of: The James Webb Telescope\u003c\/b\u003e, you will follow the remarkable story behind one of the greatest scientific projects ever undertaken-from the earliest ideas that inspired its creation to the groundbreaking discoveries that continue to reshape modern astronomy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside this book, you'll discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy scientists needed a successor to the Hubble Space Telescope\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe engineering challenges involved in building a telescope unlike anything ever attempted\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow Webb's giant segmented mirror and revolutionary sunshield were designed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe political controversies, budget overruns, and delays that nearly ended the project\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe dramatic launch and deployment sequence that captivated the world\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow the telescope studies distant galaxies, newborn stars, exoplanets, and planetary systems\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat Webb is revealing about the early universe and cosmic evolution\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe search for potentially habitable worlds beyond Earth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe mysteries astronomers still hope to solve in the coming decades\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten for curious readers, science enthusiasts, students, and anyone fascinated by space exploration, this book combines accessible explanations with a compelling historical narrative. Complex scientific concepts are presented clearly and accurately, making the story of the James Webb Space Telescope understandable without requiring a background in astronomy or physics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than a history of a machine, this is the story of humanity's determination to push beyond the limits of knowledge and explore deeper into the cosmos than ever before.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you've ever wondered: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow did the universe begin?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat were the first galaxies like?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAre there other worlds capable of supporting life?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow far can human curiosity reach?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen this book offers a fascinating journey into one of the most ambitious scientific achievements in history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47968840319127,"sku":"9798199201926","price":1281.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798199201926.webp?v=1782919568","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/a-short-history-of-the-james-webb-telescope-how-humanity-built-a-machine-to-see-the-first-galaxies-9798199201926","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}