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THIS weekend the most sophisticated space telescope ever built will be put into orbit around Earth.
http://www.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,4057,7039989%255E401,00.html
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THIS weekend the most sophisticated space telescope ever built will be put into orbit around Earth.
Originally posted by BiologyForums
Finally a space exploration mission worthwhile.
There are two things I think should be a focus
1. Looking for life strategically
2. Idenitifying events at the center of the universe.
I'm sick of NASA looking at stupid moon rocks!
Originally posted by Ivan Seeking
http://www.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,4057,7039989%255E401,00.html
Originally posted by marcus
Have you got any other article about the technical possibility and cost of extending its life?
No picking on the Biologist. ;)Originally posted by marcus
In which direction is the center of the universe?
Originally posted by marcus
The telescope has been of inestimable value beyond all expectation as your article says. Have you got any other
article about the technical possibility and cost of extending
its life?
Originally posted by marcus
Your article mentions the alternative that astronauts might
replace the gyros in the HST and extend its useful life
to 2020.
The telescope has been of inestimable value beyond all expectation as your article says. Have you got any other
article about the technical possibility and cost of extending
its life? I would like to hear both sides of the issue if possible.
If there is reliable assurance this could be
done at a cost commensurate with comparable-benefit scientific
missions, then where is the petition to sign?
Originally posted by BiologyForums
Finally a space exploration mission worthwhile.
There are two things I think should be a focus
1. Looking for life strategically
2. Idenitifying events at the center of the universe.
I'm sick of NASA looking at stupid moon rocks!
"Humble Hubble a star that will not fade" is a nickname given to the Hubble Space Telescope, a powerful space-based observatory that has been in operation since 1990.
Hubble stays in orbit around Earth due to its high speed and altitude. It travels at a speed of about 17,500 mph (28,000 km/h) and orbits at an altitude of about 340 miles (547 km).
Hubble is different from other telescopes because it is located in space, above the Earth's atmosphere. This allows it to capture images and data with much greater clarity and detail, as the atmosphere can distort and block light for telescopes on the ground.
Hubble has made numerous groundbreaking discoveries in the fields of astronomy and astrophysics. Some of its most notable discoveries include confirming the existence of dark matter, capturing the first images of planets outside our solar system, and providing evidence for the accelerated expansion of the universe.
Hubble has been in operation for over 30 years and has undergone several servicing missions to extend its lifespan. Its current expected retirement date is 2030, but it is possible that it could continue to operate beyond that with regular maintenance and upgrades.