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A New, Thin-Lensed Telescope Design Could Far Surpass James Webb

Space telescopes are limited in size due to the difficulties and cost of getting into orbit. By revamping an old optical technology, researchers are working on a lightweight and thin telescope design.

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A Thin-Lensed Telescope Design Could Surpass James Webb—Goodbye Mirrors, Hello Diffractive Lenses

The proposed telescope would replace large, heavy mirrors with a novel, thin lens that is much lighter, cheaper, and easier to produce.

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