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The MIRI unit of the JWST (aka the part that sees all the infrared wavelengths) is now at its proper operating temperature of -267 degrees Celsius, just six degrees over absolute zero. So if anyone dares you to stick your tongue on it... maybe don't do that.
Once all calibrations and alignments are finished, MIRI will be seeing things in the near and mid infrared spectrum, in contrast to Hubble which sees light in the near ultraviolet, visible and near infrared ranges.
Once all calibrations and alignments are finished, MIRI will be seeing things in the near and mid infrared spectrum, in contrast to Hubble which sees light in the near ultraviolet, visible and near infrared ranges.