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The problem with ground based telescopes is that the atmosphere distorts images, The Hubble space telescope is above the atmosphere and therefore can view with much better clarity.

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When did the hubble spacecraft take off?

The Hubble Space Telescope was carried as cargo aboard a Space Shuttle mission in April of 1990.


When did the Hubble telescope lift off?

The Hubble Space Telescope was first launched April 24, 1990 .


What country was the Hubble telescope launched in?

The Hubble Space Telescope was launched in the cargo bay of a Space Shuttle that took off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, US.


Is the hubble telescope in space?

As of today (13 Feb '14), the Hubble Space Telescope has been in space forthe past 8,696 days. It'll polish off a cool 24 yearson April 24, 2014 .


Why does the hubble space telescope has solar panel?

So it can gather energy off the Sun and store it in the panels.


What was wrong with the Hubble Space Telescope?

The problem with Hubble Space Telescope (the HST, or just the "Hubble") was that the primary reflector, that is, the mirror which redirects the incoming light to focus it, was ground using an incorrectly calibrated reference as a guide. This left it "out of focus" in areas farther from the center. There were a couple of checks for accuracy made with secondary references, and they were off, but the "warning" was ignored and the opinion was offered that the two secondary references were not as accurate as the primary reference was. More information can be had by reading the Wikipedia post on the Hubble. A link to that post can be found below.


Is the hubble telescope in a polar orbir?

no, Hubble's orbit is inclined 28 1/2 degrees off Earth's equator, approximately 350 miles up.


What are the ethical or moral issues regarding the hubble telescope?

Some ethical or moral issues regarding the Hubble Telescope include the potential risks of space debris generated by its operation, the allocation of resources for space exploration versus other societal needs, and concerns about the impact on indigenous communities or cultures if celestial bodies are exploited for commercial gain. Additionally, there may be questions about the justification for the significant financial investment required to build and maintain the telescope.


How big does the earth look from the Hubble telescope with the naked eye?

First off, your question is contradictory. You cannot look at any object with a telescope and with your naked eye at the same time. Naked eye means that you are looking at the object without any visual aid. The Hubble Telescope is never pointed at Earth. The Earth is too bright from that height and that high intensity could damage the Telescope's cameras. For pictures of the Earth from space, you can look up some images from the ISS or the Space Shuttle.


Where is the hubble space telescope loctated?

The Hubble Space Telescope is constantly moving, so wherever it is now, it won't be there in a minute from now. The HST is orbiting the Earth, about 350 miles up off the surface. It completes an orbit about once every 96-97 minutes, or 14-15 of them every day. The orbit is inclined about 28.5 degrees to Earth's equator, so the telescope is always directly over some place on Earth whose north or south latitude is 28.5 degrees or less.


Why do you think the hubble telescope might need an extra solar panel?

The Hubble telescope might need an extra solar panel to increase its power supply, especially if the existing panels degrade over time or if new instruments are added that require more energy. This would ensure that the telescope continues to function effectively and gather important data from space.


Which instrument is used to see far off objects in space?

telescope