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In response to "Huh, the Webb telescope's sensors are only 4 megapixel. -- nm" by Ender

I'm surprised they even measure it that way. I didn't think any of its sensors were optical. -- nm

Posted by Mop (aka rburriel) Dec 26 '21, 21:39

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They're still light sensing pixels. They're just at a different wavelength. -- nm - Ender Dec 26, 22:43
I hadn't thought of looking into it until now, but apparently it ranges from near-infrared to mid-infrared. They want to be able to see older stars. - Beryllium Dec 26, 21:50 3
- What jf we see past the.Big Bang? Does the universe end? -- nm - Mop Dec 26, 22:08 2
  - You can't in a meaningful sense and yes. -- nm - Reagen Dec 27, 03:10
  - Then we shall finally gaze into the Muppetverse -- nm - Beryllium Dec 26, 22:11

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