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Why do some photos have black squares cut out of them from hubble, like this:
http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/image/astro/hst_antennae_9734a1.jpg
http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/image/astro/hst_antennae_9734a1.jpg
I was speculating. chroot posted the answer already.Hurkyl explained one reason why this could be.
"Bits Missing From Hubble Photos" refer to missing or incomplete sections of images taken by the Hubble Space Telescope. These missing bits can occur due to various factors such as technical issues, data transmission problems, or human error.
As with any complex technology, there can be technical problems that can result in missing or incomplete data in Hubble photos. These can include issues with the telescope's instruments, data transmission errors, or issues with the software used to process the images.
Scientists use various techniques to deal with missing bits in Hubble photos, such as filling in the missing data with estimated values based on surrounding data, using software algorithms to reconstruct the missing sections, or combining multiple images to create a more complete picture.
Yes, missing bits in Hubble photos can have an impact on scientific research. In some cases, the missing data may be crucial for understanding a particular phenomenon or object, and without it, scientists may have to make assumptions or work with incomplete information.
While it is not possible to completely eliminate the possibility of missing bits in Hubble photos, scientists and engineers continuously work to improve the telescope's instruments and data processing techniques to minimize these occurrences. Additionally, redundancy and error correction methods are used to help prevent missing data from affecting the overall quality of the images.