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The Outer Planets: Hubble’s Continuing Legacy

The Outer Planets: Hubble’s Continuing Legacy

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Science

5th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video discusses the planning and execution of observations of outer planets using the Hubble Space Telescope, focusing on the OPAL project. It highlights the challenges of tracking moving planets and the importance of observing them at opposition for optimal resolution. The OPAL project aims to build a time base of data to study changes in the atmospheres of outer planets like Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune. Notable findings include Uranus' brightening polar cap and Neptune's dynamic cloud patterns and dark spots. The video emphasizes the small OPAL team's efforts and the public availability of their data for further scientific analysis.

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1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Describe the observations made about Uranus and Neptune during the OPAL project.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What was surprising about the latest images of Neptune compared to previous years?

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