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What is the advantage and disadvantage of building the Hubble Telescope?
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∙ 11y ago
The first HUGE advantage is the ability to see objects without the obscurantism of the atmosphere. The atmosphere distorts and obscures a great deal of light from distant and dim objects. By placing the telescope OUTSIDE the atmosphere, this problem is eliminated. Also, the Hubble, being space-based, can observe phenomena that might be completely missed by land based telescopes because they occur during daylight hours at the land-based location. There is no daytime obscurantism of the stars from space.
The main disadvantage is the cost of repairing the Hubble (dollars and risk to human life). The other disadvantage is the limited lifetime. Hubble needs to use fuel to keep in orbit and to change orientation to point at a particular phenomenon of interest. There is only so much fuel on board, and it will eventually be exhausted. At that time, Hubble will cease to be a viable system.
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What did the hubble telescope cost?
The cost of building the Hubble Space Telescope is around the $2.5 billion mark.With operational costs, the figure is close to $6 billion.
What was the hubble space telescope named after?
The Hubble Space Telescope was named after Edwin Hubble.
Who was the hubble telescope named after?
The Hubble Telescope was named after its designer Edwin Hubble.
What was Edwin Hubble know for?
Telescope, hence the hubble telescope!
Which of the following is not an advantage the Hubble Space Telescope has over ground based telescopes?
It is closer to the stars
What is the Hubble Telescope?
The Hubble Telescope is a telescope that orbits the earth every 97 minutes
What telescope is replacing the Hubble telescope?
The replacement for the Hubble is called the James Webb Space Telescope.
What is the Comparison between Hubble and Galileo telescope?
what is the comparison between Hubble telescope and Galileo telescope
Why the Hubble telescope is unique?
The Hubble telescope is unique because it was the first space telescope. Also, the Hubble is one of the largest and most versatile.
Who is the telescope after hubble?
Edwin Hubble
How much does the Hubble telescope weigh?
The Hubble Telescope weighs 24,500 pounds.
What is the device that takes pictures in space?
Hubble telescope The Hubble Space Telescope.
