Elements of Webb: Why Does Webb Use Helium?

Helium is the element with the lowest boiling point. Find out how the James Webb Space Telescope uses this special element to stay cool in the latest episode of Elements of Webb. To learn more about the elements used in the James Webb Space Telescope, please explore the complete Elements of Webb pathway.

Topics

  • infrared astronomy
  • space exploration
  • cryogenics
  • optics
  • helium
  • James Webb Space Telescope
  • space technology
  • astronomy