Awesome time-lapse.

Awesome time-lapse.  

This makes it look so easy, but I remember seeing posts for each mirror around once a day from James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) as it was getting assembled.

Originally shared by James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)

A brand-new time-lapse of #JWST's mirror being assembled!
https://youtu.be/1d1sHLkmNQI

Read more about the video: http://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2016/new-nasa-time-lapse-shows-nasas-webb-telescope-primary-mirrors-complete-assembly
http://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2016/new-nasa-time-lapse-shows-nasas-webb-telescope-primary-mirrors-complete-assembly

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