Universe ID: 14004

Elements of Webb: Gold Part 2 Ep02

Released on November 17, 2021

Where Does Gold Come From?

The Webb’s Telescope’s dazzling mirrors have a microscopic layer of gold and it isn’t for aesthetic reasons. Different wavelengths of light are best reflected with certain metals. Reflect on these materials along with host Sophia Roberts to learn why these mirrors are so well suited for infrared observation. #UnfoldTheUniverse

Credits

Sophia Roberts (Advocates in Manpower Management, Inc.): Lead Lead Producer
Sophia Roberts (Advocates in Manpower Management, Inc.): Lead Writer
Sophia Roberts (Advocates in Manpower Management, Inc.): Lead Editor
Sophia Roberts (Advocates in Manpower Management, Inc.): Videographer
Michael McClare (KBR Wyle Services, LLC): Videographer
Michael McClare (KBR Wyle Services, LLC): Editor
Michael P. Menzel (Advocates in Manpower Management, Inc.): Videographer
Rob Andreoli (Advocates in Manpower Management, Inc.): Videographer
Walt Feimer (KBR Wyle Services, LLC): Lead Animator
Adriana Manrique Gutierrez (KBR Wyle Services, LLC): Animator
Michael Lentz (KBR Wyle Services, LLC): Animator
Bailee DesRocher (USRA): Animator
Jacquelyn DeMink (USRA): Animator
Jonathan North (KBR Wyle Services, LLC): Animator
Aaron E. Lepsch (ADNET Systems, Inc.): Lead Technical Support
Duncan Wiles: Videographer
Bill Schuster: Subject Expert

Please give credit for this item to:
NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center