Because of the fantastic success of #JWST, now astronomers want even more powerful gear up in space.
They are planning the Habitable Worlds Observatory that would be even bigger and make detecting life on other #Earth-like #planets reality.
The telescope will also be perched at L2. Unlike JWST, it will be designed for robotic servicing and upgrades, which could enable it to operate for decades.
#astronomy #exoplanets #astrobiology
https://www.science.org/content/article/nasa-unveils-initial-plan-multibillion-dollar-telescope-find-life-alien-worlds
What would be the difference between a space telescope and an observatory built on the dark side of the moon, ? would the latter also allow for servicing ?
@zleap In the backside of the Moon, it is only dark about two weeks at a time, then daylight another two weeks. And servicing is probably more expensive because of the requirement to land and take off.
