The image showcases three conceptual designs of the Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO). From right to left, these are Engineering Architecture Concepts (EACs) 1, 2, and 3. Each design includes baffles to shield the mirror and minimize stray light, though these are not depicted for clarity. EAC-1 features a 6-meter, segmented, off-axis telescope. EAC-2 shares this […]