NASA | Wide Field Camera 3: Extending Hubble's Vision

NASA | Wide Field Camera 3: Extending Hubble's Vision

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Physics, Science

5th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses the enhancements made to the Hubble Space Telescope with the introduction of a new camera, Wide Field Camera 3. This camera is designed to improve Hubble's capabilities by providing better UV, visible, and infrared performance. The video explains the technological challenges faced in integrating this advanced camera and highlights its role in exploring distant galaxies and phenomena like dark energy. The camera's ability to capture a wide range of wavelengths allows scientists to study different star populations within galaxies, offering insights into the universe's history and expansion.

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