Hubble Space Telescope Legacy

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When was the Hubble Space Telescope launched?

  1. 1990

  2. 1991

  3. 1992

  4. 1993


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope was launched on April 24, 1990.

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

  1. 2.4 meters

  2. 4.2 meters

  3. 6.5 meters

  4. 8.3 meters


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope has a primary mirror diameter of 2.4 meters.

What is the Hubble Space Telescope's orbit around Earth?

  1. Low Earth orbit

  2. Medium Earth orbit

  3. Geostationary orbit

  4. Elliptical orbit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope orbits Earth in a low Earth orbit, at an altitude of approximately 547 kilometers.

What is the Hubble Space Telescope's primary mission?

  1. To study the planets in our solar system

  2. To study the stars in our galaxy

  3. To study the galaxies beyond our own

  4. To study the universe's expansion


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope's primary mission is to study the galaxies beyond our own.

What is the Hubble Space Telescope's most famous image?

  1. The Pillars of Creation

  2. The Deep Field

  3. The Hubble Ultra Deep Field

  4. The Carina Nebula


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope's most famous image is the Pillars of Creation, which was taken in 1995.

How many times has the Hubble Space Telescope been serviced?

  1. 5

  2. 6

  3. 7

  4. 8


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope has been serviced 5 times, in 1993, 1997, 1999, 2002, and 2009.

What is the Hubble Space Telescope's expected lifetime?

  1. 10 years

  2. 15 years

  3. 20 years

  4. 25 years


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope's expected lifetime is 25 years.

What is the Hubble Space Telescope's total cost?

  1. $1 billion

  2. $2 billion

  3. $3 billion

  4. $4 billion


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope's total cost was approximately $2 billion.

How many scientific papers have been published using data from the Hubble Space Telescope?

  1. Over 10,000

  2. Over 20,000

  3. Over 30,000

  4. Over 40,000


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Over 40,000 scientific papers have been published using data from the Hubble Space Telescope.

What is the Hubble Space Telescope's most significant scientific discovery?

  1. The age of the universe

  2. The existence of dark matter

  3. The existence of black holes

  4. The expansion of the universe


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope's most significant scientific discovery is the expansion of the universe.

What is the Hubble Space Telescope's legacy?

  1. It has revolutionized our understanding of the universe

  2. It has inspired a new generation of scientists

  3. It has captured some of the most iconic images in history

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope's legacy is that it has revolutionized our understanding of the universe, inspired a new generation of scientists, and captured some of the most iconic images in history.

What is the future of the Hubble Space Telescope?

  1. It will continue to operate until it fails

  2. It will be replaced by the James Webb Space Telescope

  3. It will be decommissioned and returned to Earth

  4. It will be sent to a museum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope will continue to operate until it fails.

What is the James Webb Space Telescope?

  1. The Hubble Space Telescope's successor

  2. A more powerful space telescope than the Hubble Space Telescope

  3. A space telescope that will study the early universe

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The James Webb Space Telescope is the Hubble Space Telescope's successor, a more powerful space telescope that will study the early universe.

When is the James Webb Space Telescope expected to launch?

  1. 2021

  2. 2022

  3. 2023

  4. 2024


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The James Webb Space Telescope is expected to launch in 2022.

What is the Hubble Space Telescope's impact on society?

  1. It has inspired a new generation of scientists

  2. It has helped us to understand our place in the universe

  3. It has captured some of the most iconic images in history

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope has inspired a new generation of scientists, helped us to understand our place in the universe, and captured some of the most iconic images in history.

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