JWST is positioned at the second Lagrange point (L2) of the Earth-Sun system. This point is approximately 1.5 million kilometers (or 15 lakh km) away from Earth, in the direction opposite to the Sun. JWST orbits the Sun at L2, maintaining a relative position with respect to Earth and the Sun.
Which one of the following statements is true for James Webb Space Telescope launched in December 2021?
Asked in UPSC CDS 1 2024 · Topic: Astronomy and Astrophysics Basics (Space-based Observatories and their Significance)
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Answer: A. It orbits the Sun, about 15 lakh km away from the Earth.
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