Pictures and Videos on NIRSpec and JWST

Pictures of the NIRSpec instrument

NIRSpec during integration NIRSpec (without its cover) in a clean room during its integration at EADS Astrium premises in Germany.
Credit: EADS Astrium.
NIRSpec during vibration testing NIRSpec (with its cover in place) mounted on a shaker and under a protective tent during its vibration testing at the IABG facility in Germany.
Credit: EADS Astrium.
NIRSpec during acoustic testing NIRSpec (with its cover in place) during its acoustic testing at the IABG facility in Germany.
Credit: EADS Astrium.
NIRSpec in the cryogenic chamber NIRSpec (with its cover in place) installed in the vacuum and cryogenic chamber before testing at IABG in Germany.
Credit: EADS Astrium.

Videos

Screenshot of the NIRSpec movie Animation showing the path of light inside the NIRSpec instrument.
Credit: EADS Astrium.

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