This permanent interactive exhibition introduces the innovative technologies and science goals of James Webb Space Telescope, the largest infrared space telescope ever built. The exhibition also features a model of the Webb telescope, supplemented by exhibits that explain the science behind infrared astronomy and display Webb’s masterpiece images.
Astronomers from all over the world waited for more than 20 years before they witnessed the successful launch of James Webb Space Telescope on 25 December 2021. After about 200 days of deployment and sailing, Webb thrusted to the second Lagrangian point 1.5 million kilometres away from Earth and began to operate immediately.
Webb's scientific research is in full swing. With the new data received, astronomers keep writing new chapters of human understanding of the universe, and even rewriting the history of cosmic evolution.
- Location:"Hall of the Cosmos" on G/F at the Hong Kong Space Museum
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Exhibition period:From 12 July 2023
Image Credit: Hong Kong Space Museum
Age
7+
Price
Free
Telephone number
+(852) 2721 0226
Links
Address
Hong Kong10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
How to get there?
MTR
East Tsim Sha Tsui Station Exit J, walk about 10 minutes to the museum
Star Ferry
From Central or Wan Chai to Tsim Sha Tsui. Walk for approximately 10 minutes to the museum.