The new telescope can be an important piece of the puzzle for understanding the origin of the universe.
- This is like a kind of time machine, says Ulf Danielsson, professor of theoretical physics.
- With this telescope you can look back to a very exciting time in the history of the universe, more than 13 billion years ago, when the first stars and galaxies were created.
The telescope should also be able to find signs of life on other planets.
Hear more about how in the clip above.