High-Level Project Summary
An origami design of the James Webb Space Telescope has been developed, that is approximately 1/80th the scale of the actual telescope. The design showcases the complexities involved in the design of the Webb’s engineering hardware deployment and aesthetics.The challenge was to design an origami artwork that resembled the James Webb Space Telescope so that one may approach this challenge in the stance of “arts-meets-science”. It is important that art is intermingled with science as this would develop the creative side of a person and would stretch one to be more creative when solving problems.
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Detailed Project Description
What exactly does it do?
The challenge was to produce an origami design of the James Webb Space Telescope from the stance of “arts-meets-science”. Hence, the design showcases the intricacies involved in the actual design and intertwines art and science. The design showcases a miniature design approximately 1/80th the size of the telescope.
How does it work?
The actual telescope will be used to discover the first galaxies that formed in the early universe and look through dusty clouds to see stars forming planetary systems. This telescope is resembled by origami using paper.
What benefits does it have?
The benefits of the actual telescope includes altering the humankind’s understanding of the universe looking lightyears away into the deep and vast spaces. This would provide many vital information of the past of our universe and possibly discover other phenomenons as well.
What do you hope to achieve?
Through this challenge the perspective of “arts-meets-science” is intended to be achieved and portray the greatness of the minds that designed the telescope whilst being a humble gesture of motivation for the ones working on the project.
What tools did you use?
The tools used in this project were paper, scissors, knife, glue, ruler and a calculator.
Space Agency Data
Diameter of Primary Mirror - 6.5m approximately converted to 1/80th scale = 8.13cm
Size of Sunshield - 21.197 m x 14.162 m approximately converted to 1/80th scale = 26.50cm x 17.70cm
Hackathon Journey
How would you describe your Space Apps experience?
The Space Apps experience has been phenomenal, being able to intertwine art to science through the James Webb Space telescope Origami challenge has allowed the team to get creative and work with art.
What did you learn?
This challenge helped the team realise how vast and mesmerising space really is once again and hence, the need of a Telescope with the calibre of James Webb being absolutely vital. The knowledge that we obtained researching the various technologies included in the making of the telescope captured our attention and enabled a deeper appreciation for the design.
What inspired your team to choose this challenge?
The inspiration to choosing this challenge was the phrase- “arts-meets-science”, being able to include art in a project was very interesting. The challenge provided us the opportunity to get creative and produce the paper replica of the Telescope itself.
What was your approach to developing this project?
Our approach was to first convert the actual size of the telescope and to make approximation of 1/80th the original size. This made it more manageable to make a model and develop multiple parts as we progressed.
Global Judging
This project has been submitted for consideration during the Judging process.