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Possibly, but the only "better" alternative would have been to leave that money in the pockets of the taxpayers rather than wasting it on things even less useful that the Hubble.
And whatever else the money might have been spent on certainly would NOT have produced the fabulous photos that the Hubble has produced; in terms of the "value" of the photos, the Hubble photo archive has cost taxpayers mere pennies per photo per taxpayer, a better investment than most other government "investments" such as the John Murtha Airport in Pennsylvania.
Basic scientific research - UNDIRECTED research - always pays off in unexpected ways. In the case of the Hubble Space Telescope, the payoff may be that it contributes, however slightly, to the survival of the human race.
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Who came up with the idea for the hubble space telescope?
The focal point of all Hubble Space Telescope (HST) activities is the Space Telescope Operations Control Center (STOCC) at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md., where the orbiting observatory is managed.
Could i use the hubble space telescope?
No, individuals cannot use it.
Could I use the Hubble Telescope?
It is possible if you can become involved in a project that has a grant to use the instrument. There are many organizations that get time on the telescope.
How long will the Hubble space telescope stay up?
The Hubble Space Telescope is still going strong and could stay up until 2018. However there are many uncertainties. A critical part could get hit by a space rock. A gyro etc. could fail. Congress could quit funding it.
What is the name of the telescope that was sent out in space so it could see sharper and clearer images of planets star and deep space?
The telescope sent into space to capture sharper and clearer images of planets, stars, and deep space is called the Hubble Space Telescope.
What is the use of NASA Hubble camera?
The Hubble Space Telescope has the unbelievable powerful Camera, it could take pictures from more than a hundred of distance miles away.
If The Hubble Telescope is within the exosphere which layer of the atmosphere houses it?
Just a guess but maybe the exosphere!! But also it could be the Thermosphere, which is the Ionosphere and Exosphere combined.
Why can't the Hubble Space Telescope just take pictures of the planet?
Mercury orbits very close to the Sun and looking near to the Sun could damage the telescope.
How do you build your own hubble telescope out of cardboard?
Building a Hubble telescope out of cardboard would be quite challenging due to its complex structure and delicate design. It would require a detailed plan, precision cutting, and intricate assembly. Alternatively, a simpler version could be created by painting a cardboard tube to resemble a telescope and adding decorative elements to mimic Hubble's appearance.
Why can't the Hubble Space Telescope just take pictures of the planet Mercury?
Mercury orbits very close to the Sun and looking near to the Sun could damage the telescope.
How long is the hubble telescope expected to last?
The last service should allow the Hubble to function until 2014, when its successor, the James Webb Space Telescope is due to be launched.However, current space operations have far outlived some of their expectations, so the Hubble could stay in service a lot longer.
What kind of telescope is the hubble space telescope?
The Hubble Space Telescope, or HST, or just the "Hubble" for most folks, is a Ritchey-Chrétien reflector telescope. It has a primary mirror to reflect and focus the incident light. A link is provided below.
