Hubble's Images of Our Solar System: Space Images episode 9

The video explores the Hubble Space Telescope's unexpected achievements in observing our solar system. It highlights unique events like the rotation of asteroid 6478 Gault, the impact of comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 on Jupiter, and the use of the Moon to study Venus's atmosphere. Hubble's imaging of Mars, Saturn, and a rare asteroid collision are also discussed, showcasing its role in capturing significant cosmic events.

What unexpected feature does asteroid 6478 Galt have that makes it resemble a comet?

• It has a ring system.

• It has two tails.

• It has a moon.

• It has a bright core.

Why is Jupiter often referred to as the solar system's vacuum cleaner?

• It has a strong magnetic field.

• It has a powerful gravitational pull.

• It has a thick atmosphere.

• It has a large number of moons.

What was the purpose of using the Moon as a mirror during Venus's transit?

• To analyze Venus's atmospheric composition.

• To capture images of the Moon's surface.

• To observe lunar eclipses.

• To study the Sun's corona.

What unique feature does Phobos, one of Mars's moons, have?

• It is the largest moon in the solar system.

• It orbits Mars faster than a Martian day.

• It has an atmosphere.

• It is made entirely of ice.

How does Hubble contribute to our understanding of distant exoplanets?

• By tracking their orbital paths.

• By analyzing light scattered through their atmospheres.

• By measuring their gravitational pull.

• By capturing images of their surfaces.

What role does Hubble play in observing Saturn after the Cassini mission?

• It tracks the movement of Saturn's moons.

• It provides close-up images of Saturn's rings.

• It monitors weather and seasonal changes on Saturn.

• It measures Saturn's magnetic field.

What rare event did Hubble capture involving two asteroids?

• An asteroid splitting into two.

• An asteroid forming a new moon.

• An asteroid entering a planet's atmosphere.

• Two asteroids colliding.