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English: JWST Full-Scale Model on Display.

A full-scale model of the James Webb Space Telescope was built by the prime contractor, Northrop Grumman, to provide a better understanding of the size, scale and complexity of this satellite. The model is constructed mainly of aluminum and steel, weighs 12,000 lb., and is approximately 80 feet long, 40 feet wide and 40 feet tall. The model requires 2 trucks to ship it and assembly takes a crew of 12 approximately four days. This model has traveled to a few sites since 2005. The photographs below were taken at some of its destinations.

The model was on display at The International Society for Optical Engineering's (SPIE) week-long Astronomical Telescopes and Instrumentations conference,May 25 - 30, 2006.
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Source http://www.jwst.nasa.gov/model.html
Author NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center/Dr Mark Clampin

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current11:39, 11 May 2007Thumbnail for version as of 11:39, 11 May 20071,083 × 720 (178 KB)DragonFire1024'''Image:''' The model of the James Webb Space Telesope was on display at The International Society for Optical Engineering's (SPIE) week-long Astronomical Telescopes and Instrumentations conference,May 25 - 30, 2006. '''Source:''' http://www.jwst.nasa.g

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