Code Number: 8D20.47

Demo Title: Hubble Space Telescope - HST, and James Webb Space Telescope

Condition: Excellent

Area of Study: Astronomy

Equipment:

Space Telescope Laser Crystals.

Procedure:

Crystal cubes of both telescopes are available for display.

References:

Said Shakerin, "25+ Years of the Hubble Space Telescope and a Simple Error that Cost Millions", TPT, Vol. 54, #8, Nov. 2016, p. 480.
Charles Day, "Hatching Hubble", Physics Today, Vol. 73, #4, April 2020, Centerfold.
Abigail Dove, "PHYSICS HISTORY - April 24, 1990: Launch of the Hubble Space Telescope", APS News, Vol. 31, #4, April 2022, p. 2.
Irene Klotz, "Coming Into Focus", Aviation Week & Space Technology, March 7-20, 2022, p. 38.
Manasee Wagh, "The Math That Helps the James Webb Space Telescope Sit Steady in Space", Popular Mechanics, May/June 2022, p. 18.

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8D20.47 - Hubble Space Telescope - HST, and James Webb Space Telescope

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