Hubble space telescope
~designed to be serviced by astronauts
~Length of mission:25 years
~Primary mirror
James Webb space telescope
~located too far from eartth to be serviced by astronauts
~Length of mission: 5 to 10 years
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~both are located in space above earth's atmosphere
~both use solar panels to collect sunlight as the source of power.
~both use a mirror to collect and focus light
Comparing the Hubble and James Webb telescope
(author: Madigan Handy mod 7/8)
