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Hubble repair improves vision and helps restore NASA's image

Authors :
Denis F. Cioffi
Goodwin, Irwin
Source :
Physics Today. March, 1994, Vol. 47 Issue 3, p42, 2 p.
Publication Year :
1994

Abstract

Abberations in the the Hubble Space Telescope have been repaired by NASA scientists in cooperation with the European Space Agency and other contractors. A software package was developed to lessen the effects of a spherical aberration present in the main mirror.

Subjects

Subjects :
United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration -- Research
Hubble Space Telescope (Artificial satellite) -- Maintenance and repair
Artificial satellites -- Maintenance and repair
Space sciences -- Equipment and supplies
Physics

Details

ISSN :
00319228
Volume :
47
Issue :
3
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Physics Today
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.15125479

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