Hubble Trivia: 1) How Big is the Hubble Space Telescope?

The video discusses the weight of a school bus, comparing it to two large African elephants. It then highlights the excellent condition of the Hubble Space Telescope following its last servicing mission, emphasizing its new instruments. Finally, it underscores Hubble's ongoing contributions to scientific discoveries, which continue to amaze researchers.

How much does a school bus weigh on Earth, and what is it compared to?

• 27,000 pounds, compared to two large African elephants

• 30,000 pounds, compared to a blue whale

• 25,000 pounds, compared to a giraffe

• 28,000 pounds, compared to a rhinoceros

What was the outcome of the last servicing mission for the Hubble telescope?

• The telescope was moved to a new location

• The telescope was left in great condition with new instruments

• The telescope was decommissioned

• The telescope was left in poor condition

What is the current status of the Hubble telescope?

• It is only used for educational purposes

• It is still producing significant scientific discoveries

• It is no longer operational

• It has been replaced by a newer telescope

What is the significance of the Hubble telescope's discoveries?

• They have been mostly disproven

• They have confirmed existing theories

• They are mostly irrelevant

• They have led to new scientific insights

What is the general reaction to the science produced by Hubble?

• Disappointment

• Skepticism

• Indifference

• Amazement and surprise