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Telescope Module, Hopkins Ultraviolet Telescope, 1990s. Creator: Johns Hopkins University
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Telescope Module, Hopkins Ultraviolet Telescope, 1990s. Creator: Johns Hopkins University
Original 36-inch reflecting telescope that flew on the Shuttle twice as part of the ASTRO mission. It employs a medium dispersion spectrometer at a modified prime focus. It was designed to observe faint celestial objects in the ultraviolet region of the spectrum. On the first mission in December 1990 the instrument observed over 75 astronomical sources including active galactic nuclei, quasars, variable stars and supernova remnants. After this successful mission it was modified to concentrate on the relatively unknown far-ultraviolet region and flown on Astro-2 in March 1995. Observations from this second flight provided a wealth of data including the first clear detection of the distribution of intergalactic helium left over from the Big Bang. Its calculated distribution in the pre-galaxy formation Universe fits the bubble and void geometry seen in the earliest and present universe. The telescope was manufactured by the Center for Astrophysical Sciences and the Applied Physics Lab of Johns Hopkins University. It was transferred by NASA in 2001
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This print showcases the Telescope Module of the Hopkins Ultraviolet Telescope, a remarkable creation by Johns Hopkins University in the 1990s. Originally a 36-inch reflecting telescope that embarked on two space shuttle missions as part of the ASTRO project, this instrument was specifically designed to explore faint celestial objects within the ultraviolet spectrum. During its first mission in December 1990, this groundbreaking telescope observed over 75 astronomical sources including active galactic nuclei, quasars, variable stars, and supernova remnants. Its success led to modifications for its second flight in March 1995 when it focused on studying the relatively unknown far-ultraviolet region. The observations from this flight provided an abundance of valuable data, most notably marking the first clear detection of intergalactic helium distribution remaining from the Big Bang. Manufactured by both Johns Hopkins University's Center for Astrophysical Sciences and Applied Physics Lab, this extraordinary piece of technology has significantly contributed to our understanding of the universe's early stages and present-day structure. In recognition of its importance and achievements, NASA transferred ownership to Johns Hopkins University in 2001. This awe-inspiring photograph not only captures a momentous scientific achievement but also serves as a reminder of humanity's relentless pursuit to unravel the mysteries beyond our planet.
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