James Webb Space Telescope's L2 'parking spot' in space - What's the benefits?

The James Webb Space Telescope has arrived at its new home, Lagrange Point 2 (L2), about 1 million miles away from Earth. Learn why L2 is the best place for the telescope to study the Universe. What's Next for JWST?: https://www.space.com/james-webb-space-telescope-l2-arrival-next-steps Credit: NASA Goddard Space flight Center Michael P. Menzel (AIMM): Lead Producer Adriana Manrique Gutierrez (USRA): Animator Leah Hustak (STScI): Animator Michael Lentz (USRA): Animator Aaron E. Lepsch (ADNET): Technical Support Michael P. Menzel (AIMM): Lead Video Editor Michael P. Menzel (AIMM): Lead Writer