The Hubble Telescope that was launched in 1990 has lead to better understanding of the universe, because it has shown the diversity of galaxies and stars and the structure of the universe.
TRUE OR FALSE

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The Hubble Telescope that was launched in 1990 has lead to better understanding of the universe, because it has shown the diversity of galaxies and stars and the structure of the universe.
TRUE OR FALSE

anonymous · Answer

true of course
A 2.4-meter (7.9 ft) aperture telescope in low Earth orbit

anonymous · Answer

The most amazing picture ever taken, the Hubble Ultra Deep Field: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0d/Hubble_ultra_deep_field_high_rez_edit1.jpg

anonymous · Answer

Yeah - taking photographs from a satellite was a breakthrough because it allows us to get information about reflected radiation (e.g. light) from distant planets without the noisy background of radiation from the earth's surface and atmosphere!  Imagine trying to take a picture when you are driving in your car - it's like the difference between looking through your windshield when it is tinted, covered with frost (or rain) and dirty - versus sticking your camera out the window for a better shot.  With more accurate information about what the universe looks like, we can generate better theories about it!