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Construction began in 1977 and it was ready for launch in 1985, around eight years later. It was not launched until April 24, 1990 though, due to delays from the Challenger disaster in 1986.

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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.


What is the magnitude of the hubble telescope?

"Magnitude" is not a term that's usually used to describe a telescope, although it's commonly used to describe the objects the telescope observes. Down below this answer, we've added three links that will take you to sites that are packed full of information on the Hubble Space Telescope. If the test is tomorrow, then you probably ought to get cracking.


What can the the hubble space telescope do?

The Hubble Space Telescope can capture high-resolution images of celestial objects, make precise measurements of astronomical phenomena, study the atmospheres of planets, and help determine the age and expansion rate of the universe through observations of distant galaxies and supernovae.


Can the hubble space telescope take pictures of mercury?

Yes, the Hubble Space Telescope is capable of taking pictures of Mercury. However, since Mercury orbits close to the Sun, special considerations must be taken to avoid damaging the telescope's sensitive instruments. Additionally, images of Mercury taken by Hubble may not be as detailed as those captured by spacecraft specifically sent to study the planet.


How long does it take for the Hubble telescope to orbit earth and at what speed?

The HST orbits at 569 km (353 miles) above Earth, orbits it in 97 minutes at a speed of 17,500 miles per hour (28,500 km per hour). In one second the HST travels almost 5 miles!

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How long did it take to build the Hubble Space Telescope?

The Hubble Space Telescope took about a decade to build, from the time its construction was initiated in the 1970s to its launch in 1990. Various delays and setbacks extended the construction timeline.


When did hubble telescope take place?

The Hubble telescope was launched on 24 April 1990.


What is the purpose of a Hubble telescope?

The Hubble Space Telescope it used to take pictures of distant objects in space.


Why Hubble Telescope take pictures better than telescopes in observation?

Since the Hubble Telescope is in space, it avoids interference from the atmosphere.


What is a thing that take pictures of the earth?

the hubble telescope


Why is the Hubble Telescope able to take clear pictures?

There is little atmosphere to hinder Hubble's view.


How long did it take to build the Hubble Telescope?

It took 20 years to build and launch the hubble telescope, a total of seven years after the proposed launched date in 1983, and even then it was not operational as one of it's main mirrors had been fitted incorectly, and it took another three years for a servicing mission made it fully operational. I have no idea


When did hubble space telescope take place?

It was launched in April 1990.


Does the Hubble telescope use infrared?

Yes, it can take pix in infrared.


What is the main reason the Hubble Telescope is able to take such clear pictures?

There is little atmosphere to hinder Hubble's view


Where was the Hubble Space Telescope launched to?

The Hubble Space Telescope was launched in 1990 into space to take pictures the Earth and to relay them back to its ground crew. See the official Hubble Space Telescope website: http://hubblesite.org/ ~ Hexedgirl92


When did the hubble spacecraft take off?

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