Could a telescope ever see the beginning of time? An astronomer explains

Now out in space for more than two years, the James Webb Space Telescope is a stunningly sophisticated instrument.

By: Adi Foord, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: July 26, 2026

Words: 1,327

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

By Adi Foord, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com.

If the James Webb telescope was 10 times more powerful, could we see the beginning of time? - Sam H., age 12, Prosper, Texas

The James Webb Space Telescope, or JWST for short, is one of the most …

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