This course explores the various scientific achievements and capabilities of the Hubble Space Telescope. Participants will learn about the telescope's role in mapping the expansion of the cosmos, exploring distant galaxies, studying stellar systems, and investigating planets. The course covers the unique instruments and cameras of the Hubble Telescope, its contributions to astrophysics, and its synergy with other observatories. The teaching method includes lectures on Hubble's results and future expectations. This course is intended for individuals interested in astronomy, astrophysics, and space exploration.
The Hubble Space Telescope - From Cosmological Conflict to Alien Atmospheres
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Overview
Syllabus
Intro
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Hubble has become increasingly powerful through servicing
Hubble instruments provide unique capabilities
The power of the two newest cameras
The power of Hubble's two spectrographs
Hubble science spans the breadth of astrophysical phenomena
New "spatial scanning" mode driving advances in each case
Cosmic expansion from supernovae calibrated via Cepheld stars
Complementary programs exploring cosmic expansion
Hubble Frontier Fields - Director's Discretionary program - 840 orbits
Exoplanet science began in the 1980s
Hubble is the premier facility for characterizing exoplanet atmospheres
Hubble works synergistically with Solar System missions
Hubble's ULLYSES program is building a legacy archive of young stars
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