Space Telescopes
Technology
Astronomy
Hubble
James Webb
Major Space Telescopes
Key telescopes include Hubble (1990, visible light), Chandra (1999, X-ray), Spitzer (2003-2020, infrared), and James Webb (2021, largest infrared telescope).
Key Capabilities
Space telescopes enable multi-wavelength observations, superior image quality, deep field observations, and spectroscopic analysis.
Scientific Achievements
Discoveries include dark energy, exoplanet atmospheres, galaxy formation insights, universe age measurement, and black hole observations.
Future Telescopes
Upcoming missions include the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, LISA for gravitational wave detection, and the European PLATO mission.