Due tuesday 21st October in class
1. In your own words, describe the basic design of the Hubble Space Telescope, including current and past instruments, and the capabiltiies for observations, including any particular advantages to using the Hubble.
2. Describe three major discoveries or observations made by the Hubble.
Which, in your opinion, is the single greatest discovery or observation made by Hubble? Why?
3. In your own words describe the current status of the Hubble Space Telescope.
What are the plans for the fourth Servicing Mission (SM-4), and what are the future prospects for the Hubble?
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