NASA | Wide Field Camera 3: Extending Hubble's Vision

The video discusses the enhancements made to the Hubble Space Telescope with the introduction of a new camera, Wide Field Camera 3. This camera is designed to improve Hubble's capabilities by providing better UV, visible, and infrared performance. The video explains the technological challenges faced in integrating this advanced camera and highlights its role in exploring distant galaxies and phenomena like dark energy. The camera's ability to capture a wide range of wavelengths allows scientists to study different star populations within galaxies, offering insights into the universe's history and expansion.

What is the main goal of installing the new camera on the Hubble Space Telescope?

• To replace a non-functional instrument

• To enhance the telescope's discovery capabilities

• To reduce the telescope's operational costs

• To capture images of the solar system

Which previous camera on the Hubble Space Telescope was known for capturing iconic images like the Eagle Nebula?

• Cosmic Origins Spectrograph

• Wide Field and Planetary Camera 2

• Advanced Camera for Surveys

• Wide Field Camera 3

What was a significant design change made to the Wide Field Camera 3?

• It was made smaller to fit more instruments

• A second camera was added to improve performance

• It was designed to only capture infrared images

• It was built with fewer electronic components

What is one of the main scientific goals of the Wide Field Camera 3?

• To explore the depths of the ocean

• To study the surface of Mars

• To investigate the phenomenon of dark energy

• To monitor weather patterns on Earth

How does the Wide Field Camera 3 help in understanding the evolution of galaxies?

• By capturing images of nearby planets

• By providing wide panchromatic color coverage

• By measuring the temperature of stars

• By analyzing the chemical composition of asteroids