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Who came up with the idea to have a telescope orbiting the earth?

The idea of placing a telescope in orbit around the Earth was popularized by American astronomer Lyman Spitzer in the 1940s. He proposed the concept of a space telescope to avoid atmospheric distortion, which hampers ground-based observations. This idea ultimately led to the development of the Hubble Space Telescope, launched in 1990.


Can you see the flag on the moon from earth with a telescope?

IT IS NOT POSSIBLE WITH ANY TELESCOPE, EVEN THE HUBBLE SPACE TELESCOPE ! http://www.rocketroberts.com/astro/flag_on_moon.htm Go to that link for a detailed, scientific answer as to why we cannot see it. The simple answer is we are way too far away !...........I'm sorry, but I am an astronomy major and the statement that we could not even see it with the hubble telescope is completely untrue. However, the answer is NO, you cannot see it from Earth, even with a powerfull telescope.


Why is the Hubble space telescope in space and not on Earth?

Because the earths atmosphere tends to block and stir up some of the light from stars and so by having a telescope not in the atmosphere no light is blocked and there are no air currents or density differences so you can see more than a telescope on the ground.


Is there a difference between the Hubble space telescope and the Hubble telescope?

a major difference the huble space telescope is in orbit while the regular is in use only on the ground


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.

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Is the hubble space telescope a space observatory?

It is not an observatory, it simply is an instrument (= a telescope) flying in space, orbiting Earth once in 97 minutes. It is operated from the ground and the "observatory facilities" are on the ground.


What is an advantage of using orbiting telescopes rather than ground based telescope?

There is no distortion from Earth's atmosphere.


Is the Hubble telescope better than a ground-based telescope?

yes, because it doesnt have the atmosphere in the way, the atmosphere distorts the images taken by ground based-telescopes because of the refraction of light. The hubbles telescope can provide clearer and more accurate images without this barrier in the way.


Why is the hubble telescope so special?

It is speacial because It can observe the heavans much better than ground telescopes. It is also the largest and most versatile space telescope


Who came up with the idea to have a telescope orbiting the earth?

The idea of placing a telescope in orbit around the Earth was popularized by American astronomer Lyman Spitzer in the 1940s. He proposed the concept of a space telescope to avoid atmospheric distortion, which hampers ground-based observations. This idea ultimately led to the development of the Hubble Space Telescope, launched in 1990.


Why do astronomers currently prefer orbiting telescopes over earth-base telescope?

Orbiting telescopes are located in the sky, where it is not affected by the turbulence of the atmosphere, while ground-based telescopes are located on the ground, where the atmospheric turbulence (the moving of air) is greater. This is also the reason that some telescopes are built on mountains where the atmosphere is thinner and turbulence is smaller.


Why was the Hubble Telescope Founded?

The Hubble Space Telescope was developed (not "founded") because ground-based telescopes are limited because of atmospheric distortions, while a space telescope isn't affected by glare, clouds, rain, or weather.


Which is the highest ground based telescope situated in India?

The highest ground based telescope is situated at Leh in Ladakh.


What tool made possible the discovery of additional planets?

The discovery of additional planets was made possible by advancements in telescope technology, particularly the development of large ground-based telescopes and space telescopes like the Hubble Space Telescope. These telescopes allowed astronomers to observe distant planets more effectively and detect previously unknown planets orbiting other stars.


Can you see the flag on the moon from earth with a telescope?

IT IS NOT POSSIBLE WITH ANY TELESCOPE, EVEN THE HUBBLE SPACE TELESCOPE ! http://www.rocketroberts.com/astro/flag_on_moon.htm Go to that link for a detailed, scientific answer as to why we cannot see it. The simple answer is we are way too far away !...........I'm sorry, but I am an astronomy major and the statement that we could not even see it with the hubble telescope is completely untrue. However, the answer is NO, you cannot see it from Earth, even with a powerfull telescope.


Why is the Hubble space telescope in space and not on Earth?

Because the earths atmosphere tends to block and stir up some of the light from stars and so by having a telescope not in the atmosphere no light is blocked and there are no air currents or density differences so you can see more than a telescope on the ground.


Is there a difference between the Hubble space telescope and the Hubble telescope?

a major difference the huble space telescope is in orbit while the regular is in use only on the ground