WebHST's Optical Telescope Assembly (OTA) refers to the primary and secondary mirrors, and the truss structure supporting them. Although the mirrors spend virtually all of their … WebEach channel contains mechanical and optical elements which allow for focusing and alignment, as well as anamorphic aspherical correctors to correct for the ~1/2 wave spherical aberration from the HST primary mirror. Filters and grisms are contained in the UVIS selectable optical filter assembly (SOFA) and the IR filter selection mechanism (FSM).

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WebI. HST and WHT observations Frank C. van den Bosch1,2, Walter Jaffe1 and Roeland P. van der Marel3,4 1 Sterrewacht Leiden, Postbus 9513, 2300 RA Leiden, The … Webstructural stability to maintain the surface gure. The HST primary is an example of a passive mirror: the surface gure cannot be changed or manipulated. By contrast, future space … fletcher on agape

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WebHST SYSTEMS 5-2 Support Systems Module Design features of the SSM include: • An outer structure of interlocking shells • Reaction wheels and magnetic torquers to … WebThe HST is named after Edwin Hubble (1889–1953), one of the great pioneers of modern astronomy. At its heart are a 2.4 m primary mirror and five science instruments that study the Universe in infrared, visible or ultraviolet light. Light collected by the main mirror is reflected onto a smaller mirror and then sent to the instruments. Webhe Hubble Space Telescope (HST) has three interacting systems: • The Support Systems Module (SSM), an outer structure that houses the other systems and provides services … fletcher ontbijtbuffet