Hubble Space Telescope and Solar System

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What is the primary mirror diameter of the Hubble Space Telescope?

  1. 2.4 meters

  2. 3.6 meters

  3. 4.8 meters

  4. 6.0 meters


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope has a primary mirror diameter of 2.4 meters, which allows it to collect and focus light from distant objects.

In which year was the Hubble Space Telescope launched?

  1. 1989

  2. 1990

  3. 1991

  4. 1992


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope was launched on April 24, 1990, aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery.

What is the name of the first servicing mission to the Hubble Space Telescope?

  1. STS-31

  2. STS-41

  3. STS-51

  4. STS-61


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first servicing mission to the Hubble Space Telescope was STS-31, which took place in December 1993.

Which planet in our Solar System has been extensively studied by the Hubble Space Telescope?

  1. Jupiter

  2. Saturn

  3. Uranus

  4. Neptune


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope has conducted extensive observations of Jupiter, including its moons, atmosphere, and weather patterns.

What is the name of the famous image taken by the Hubble Space Telescope in 1995?

  1. The Pillars of Creation

  2. The Eagle Nebula

  3. The Sombrero Galaxy

  4. The Andromeda Galaxy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope captured the iconic image of the Pillars of Creation in 1995, showcasing intricate structures of gas and dust in the Eagle Nebula.

Which Hubble Space Telescope observation revealed the presence of water vapor in the atmosphere of Jupiter's moon Europa?

  1. Europa Orbiter Mission

  2. Europa Clipper Mission

  3. Cassini-Huygens Mission

  4. Galileo Mission


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Galileo Mission, which explored Jupiter and its moons, provided evidence for the presence of water vapor in Europa's atmosphere.

What is the name of the Hubble Space Telescope mission that repaired and upgraded the telescope's instruments?

  1. STS-103

  2. STS-109

  3. STS-125

  4. STS-130


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The STS-125 mission in 2009 conducted repairs and upgrades to the Hubble Space Telescope, extending its operational lifespan.

Which Hubble Space Telescope observation provided evidence for the existence of a subsurface ocean on Jupiter's moon Callisto?

  1. Voyager Mission

  2. Pioneer Mission

  3. New Horizons Mission

  4. Juno Mission


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Juno Mission, which orbited Jupiter, provided evidence for the presence of a subsurface ocean on Callisto.

What is the name of the Hubble Space Telescope mission that installed the Cosmic Origins Spectrograph instrument?

  1. STS-103

  2. STS-109

  3. STS-125

  4. STS-130


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The STS-109 mission in 2002 installed the Cosmic Origins Spectrograph instrument on the Hubble Space Telescope.

Which Hubble Space Telescope observation revealed the presence of methane in the atmosphere of Saturn's moon Titan?

  1. Cassini-Huygens Mission

  2. Voyager Mission

  3. Pioneer Mission

  4. New Horizons Mission


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Cassini-Huygens Mission, which explored Saturn and its moons, provided evidence for the presence of methane in Titan's atmosphere.

What is the name of the Hubble Space Telescope mission that installed the Wide Field Camera 3 instrument?

  1. STS-103

  2. STS-109

  3. STS-125

  4. STS-130


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The STS-130 mission in 2010 installed the Wide Field Camera 3 instrument on the Hubble Space Telescope.

Which Hubble Space Telescope observation revealed the presence of an atmosphere around Pluto?

  1. New Horizons Mission

  2. Voyager Mission

  3. Pioneer Mission

  4. Cassini-Huygens Mission


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The New Horizons Mission, which explored Pluto and its moon Charon, provided evidence for the presence of an atmosphere around Pluto.

What is the name of the Hubble Space Telescope mission that installed the Advanced Camera for Surveys instrument?

  1. STS-103

  2. STS-109

  3. STS-125

  4. STS-130


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The STS-103 mission in 1999 installed the Advanced Camera for Surveys instrument on the Hubble Space Telescope.

Which Hubble Space Telescope observation revealed the presence of water ice on the surface of Jupiter's moon Europa?

  1. Galileo Mission

  2. Voyager Mission

  3. Pioneer Mission

  4. Cassini-Huygens Mission


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Galileo Mission, which explored Jupiter and its moons, provided evidence for the presence of water ice on the surface of Europa.

What is the name of the Hubble Space Telescope mission that installed the Space Telescope Imaging Spectrograph instrument?

  1. STS-103

  2. STS-109

  3. STS-125

  4. STS-130


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The STS-109 mission in 2002 installed the Space Telescope Imaging Spectrograph instrument on the Hubble Space Telescope.

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