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The Hubble space telescope

The Hubble space telescope. By: Moses Devanesan . JANUARY 2010. What is the Hubble space telescope ?. The Hubble is a reflector telescope. The Hubble space telescope gives NASA clear views of objects in outer space. It also has instruments to capture and deliver images to NASA.

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The Hubble space telescope

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  1. The Hubble space telescope By: Moses Devanesan JANUARY 2010

  2. What is the Hubble space telescope ? • The Hubble is a reflector telescope. • The Hubble space telescope gives NASA clear views of objects in outer space. It also has instruments to capture and deliver images to NASA. • The light collector mirror is as wide as 2.4m • The Hubble telescope is based on the Cassegrain telescope design. • It was named after Edwin Hubble , a great astronomer.

  3. Hubble… ….in action

  4. Hubble’s accomplishment’s • NASA now knows that the universe is 13.7 billion years old , thanks to Hubble. • Hubble showed NASA how planets are born. • Hubble sensed the firstorganic molecule on a planet outside our solar system. • The Hubble space telescope detected a supernova that suggests the universe started increasing it’s speed recently. • NASA now knows that almost every galaxy harbors super massive black holes.

  5. Fun facts about the Hubble space telescope • Has been in outer space for 19 years. • Was supposed to be launched in 1985 , but was delayed due to the space shuttle Challenger's explosion. • Was about to break ,but the astronauts aboard the Endeavour repaired the solar arraysand the Hubble’s primary mirror • Space shuttle Discovery launched the Hubble into space • Sadly , the James Webb telescope will replace the Hubble space telescope in 2013.

  6. POP QUIZ! What year was the Hubble launched into space? 1990

  7. POP QUIZ! { continued} • Which space shuttle fixed the Hubble space telescope ? • The Endeavour

  8. POP QUIZ! { continued } • What telescope will replace the Hubble space telescope ? • The James Webb telescope in 2013

  9. I hope you enjoyed this presentation !

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