Space telescope. I - Implications for astronomy

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Hubble Space Telescope, Spaceborne Astronomy, Angular Resolution, Performance Prediction

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The impact of the Space Telescope on the conduct of astronomical research is discussed. The capabilities and observing equipment of the Space Telescope, which will achieve an angular resolution of 0.1 arcsec and be able to see objects 50 times fainter than those visible on the ground in a range extending from the ultraviolet to the infrared, are reviewed, and limitations in light-gathering power and wavelength coverage are noted. Novel aspects of the system supporting the use of Space Telescope hardware are then considered, particularly provisions for in-space servicing, data transmission via the TDRSS, and the permanent science institute formed to oversee the operation of the long-lived observatory. The issue of time allocation in the face of a huge demand and limited time is then discussed as regards the conflict between short, sure-fire proposals, and the time-consuming survey work usually required for major discoveries, and the need for discretionary time for unscheduled events. Finally, benefits to be derived from the data storage and retrieval system, which will attempt to maintain all data collected by the Space Telescope, are noted.

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