This 1.75" hard enamel pin is of NASA-ESA-CSA's James Webb Space Telescope! It launched atop an Ariane 5 rocket on 25 December 2021 and positioned itself near the Earth-Sun L2. The huge sunshield allows the main part of the infrared telescope to function at very low temperatures. The primary mirror is made of 18 hexagonal beryllium segments, each covered in a very thin layer of gold. It will be able to observe in long-wavelength visible light through mid-infrared light, allowing it to see very old and distant objects that cannot be observed by Hubble. This amazing piece of technology will bring many more discoveries about our universe! Own your very own pin today!!
