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Hubble Space Telescope Design and Construction

Description: This quiz covers the design and construction of the Hubble Space Telescope, a revolutionary instrument that has transformed our understanding of the universe.
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What was the primary mirror of the Hubble Space Telescope made of?

  1. Beryllium

  2. Gold

  3. Aluminum

  4. Silver


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary mirror of the Hubble Space Telescope was made of beryllium, a lightweight and stiff material that is also very stable at cryogenic temperatures.

What was the diameter of the Hubble Space Telescope's primary mirror?

  1. 2.4 meters

  2. 4.2 meters

  3. 6.5 meters

  4. 8.3 meters


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope's primary mirror had a diameter of 2.4 meters, which was larger than any previous space telescope.

What was the focal length of the Hubble Space Telescope's primary mirror?

  1. 13.1 meters

  2. 26.2 meters

  3. 39.3 meters

  4. 52.4 meters


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope's primary mirror had a focal length of 52.4 meters, which was much longer than any previous space telescope.

What was the weight of the Hubble Space Telescope at launch?

  1. 11,110 kilograms

  2. 12,500 kilograms

  3. 13,890 kilograms

  4. 15,280 kilograms


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope weighed 11,110 kilograms at launch, which was significantly heavier than any previous space telescope.

What was the length of the Hubble Space Telescope at launch?

  1. 13.2 meters

  2. 14.6 meters

  3. 16.0 meters

  4. 17.4 meters


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope was 13.2 meters long at launch, which was longer than any previous space telescope.

What was the diameter of the Hubble Space Telescope at its widest point?

  1. 4.2 meters

  2. 5.6 meters

  3. 7.0 meters

  4. 8.4 meters


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope was 4.2 meters in diameter at its widest point, which was wider than any previous space telescope.

How many solar panels did the Hubble Space Telescope have?

  1. 2

  2. 4

  3. 6

  4. 8


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope had two solar panels, which were each 2.6 meters wide and 7.6 meters long.

What was the power output of the Hubble Space Telescope's solar panels?

  1. 2.5 kilowatts

  2. 5.0 kilowatts

  3. 7.5 kilowatts

  4. 10.0 kilowatts


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope's solar panels had a power output of 2.5 kilowatts, which was enough to power the telescope's instruments and systems.

How many batteries did the Hubble Space Telescope have?

  1. 4

  2. 6

  3. 8

  4. 10


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope had six nickel-hydrogen batteries, which were used to store power for the telescope's instruments and systems.

What was the capacity of the Hubble Space Telescope's batteries?

  1. 20 ampere-hours

  2. 40 ampere-hours

  3. 60 ampere-hours

  4. 80 ampere-hours


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope's batteries had a capacity of 60 ampere-hours, which was enough to power the telescope's instruments and systems for up to 6 hours.

What was the pointing accuracy of the Hubble Space Telescope?

  1. 0.007 arcseconds

  2. 0.014 arcseconds

  3. 0.021 arcseconds

  4. 0.028 arcseconds


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope had a pointing accuracy of 0.007 arcseconds, which was much better than any previous space telescope.

What was the resolution of the Hubble Space Telescope's images?

  1. 0.1 arcseconds

  2. 0.2 arcseconds

  3. 0.3 arcseconds

  4. 0.4 arcseconds


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope had a resolution of 0.1 arcseconds, which was much better than any previous space telescope.

What was the sensitivity of the Hubble Space Telescope's instruments?

  1. 10-18 watts per square meter

  2. 10-19 watts per square meter

  3. 10-20 watts per square meter

  4. 10-21 watts per square meter


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope's instruments had a sensitivity of 10-20 watts per square meter, which was much better than any previous space telescope.

What was the wavelength range of the Hubble Space Telescope's instruments?

  1. 0.1 to 1000 micrometers

  2. 0.1 to 2500 micrometers

  3. 0.1 to 5000 micrometers

  4. 0.1 to 10000 micrometers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope's instruments had a wavelength range of 0.1 to 1000 micrometers, which covered the ultraviolet, visible, and near-infrared regions of the spectrum.

What was the cost of the Hubble Space Telescope?

  1. $1.5 billion

  2. $2.0 billion

  3. $2.5 billion

  4. $3.0 billion


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope cost $2.5 billion to design, build, and launch.

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