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[[Image:HST.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Hubble Space Telescope]]
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The '''Hubble Space Telescope''' is the visible/ultraviolet/near-infrared element of the [[Great Observatories]]
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astronomical program.
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The spacecraft provides an order of magnitude better resolution than is capable from ground-based telescopes. The objectives of the HST are to:
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# Investigate the composition, physical characteristics, and dynamics of celestial bodies;
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# Examine the formation, structure, and evolution of stars and galaxies;
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# Study the history and evolution of the universe;
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# Provide a long-term space-based research facility for optical astronomy.
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During initial on-orbit checkout of the Hubble's systems, a flaw in the telescope's main reflective mirror was found that prevented perfect focus of the incoming light.
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This flaw was caused by the incorrect adjustment of a testing device used in building the mirror.
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Fortunately, however, Hubble was designed for regular on-orbit maintenance by [[Space Shuttle]] missions. The first servicing mission, [[STS-61]] in December [[1993]], fully corrected the problem by installing a corrective optics package and upgraded instruments (as well as replacing other satellite components). A second servicing mission, scheduled for March [[1997]], installed two new instruments in the observatory.
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Latest revision as of 11:25, 14 October 2022

Hubble Space Telescope

The Hubble Space Telescope is the visible/ultraviolet/near-infrared element of the Great Observatories astronomical program. The spacecraft provides an order of magnitude better resolution than is capable from ground-based telescopes. The objectives of the HST are to:

  1. Investigate the composition, physical characteristics, and dynamics of celestial bodies;
  2. Examine the formation, structure, and evolution of stars and galaxies;
  3. Study the history and evolution of the universe;
  4. Provide a long-term space-based research facility for optical astronomy.

During initial on-orbit checkout of the Hubble's systems, a flaw in the telescope's main reflective mirror was found that prevented perfect focus of the incoming light. This flaw was caused by the incorrect adjustment of a testing device used in building the mirror. Fortunately, however, Hubble was designed for regular on-orbit maintenance by Space Shuttle missions. The first servicing mission, STS-61 in December 1993, fully corrected the problem by installing a corrective optics package and upgraded instruments (as well as replacing other satellite components). A second servicing mission, scheduled for March 1997, installed two new instruments in the observatory.