Exploring Space with the Hubble Space Telescope

The video discusses how scientists capture images of space, focusing on the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). Launched in 1990, HST is a versatile research tool in astronomy, equipped with instruments to observe ultraviolet, visible, and infrared spectra. Its orbit above Earth's atmosphere allows for high-resolution images. Named after Edwin Hubble, the telescope has undergone upgrades and has made over 1.3 million observations, contributing to more than 14,000 scientific papers. HST moves using the third law of motion and has captured images from as far as 13.4 billion light-years away, with its archive totaling about 140 terabytes.

What year was the Hubble Space Telescope launched into orbit?

• 1980

• 1990

• 2010

• 2000

Which scientist is the Hubble Space Telescope named after?

• Albert Einstein

• Isaac Newton

• Edwin Hubble

• Galileo Galilei

What is the primary advantage of Hubble's orbit above Earth's atmosphere?

• It uses less fuel.

• It is closer to the Sun.

• It can travel to other planets.

• It avoids atmospheric distortion.

How does the Hubble Space Telescope move in space?

• By gravitational slingshot

• By spinning wheels

• Using thrusters

• With solar sails

How far has the Hubble Space Telescope observed in terms of light years?

• 1.3 billion light years

• 13.4 billion light years

• 5.6 billion light years

• 10.2 billion light years