Advanced Camera for Surveys

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Photographer
gptkb:observatory
gptkbp:contributed_to cosmology research
gptkbp:data_type digital images
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:game_components gptkb:Planetary_Camera_2
Infrared Channel
Wide Field Channel
gptkbp:has_achievements contributed to the understanding of cosmic expansion
aided in the study of gravitational lensing
captured images of distant supernovae
contributed to the discovery of exoplanets
discovered thousands of galaxies
enabled multi-wavelength astronomy
enhanced knowledge of star formation rates
facilitated the study of the early universe
helped in the search for dark energy
improved measurements of galaxy distances
mapped dark matter distribution
provided data for the Hubble Legacy Archive
provided insights into galaxy evolution
supported the study of galaxy mergers
contributed to the understanding of cosmic microwave background
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Advanced Camera for Surveys
gptkbp:is_used_for gptkb:planet
galaxy cluster studies
stellar population studies
supernova observations
dark matter studies
gptkbp:launched gptkb:2002
gptkbp:notable_artists gptkb:Abell_370
gptkb:Hubble_Deep_Field_South
gptkb:Hubble_Ultra_Deep_Field
the Cosmic Evolution Survey
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:Space_Telescope_Science_Institute
gptkbp:operational_status decommissioned
gptkbp:primary_function wide-field imaging
gptkbp:provides_information_on galaxy formation studies
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:Wide_Field_Camera_3
gptkbp:resolution 0.05 arcseconds
0.05 arcseconds per pixel
4096 x 4096 pixels
gptkbp:sensor UV to near-infrared
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Wide_Field_Camera_3
gptkbp:type_of broadband and narrowband filters
gptkbp:uses gptkb:Hubble_Space_Telescope
gptkbp:viewpoint 202 arcminutes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hubble_Space_Telescope
gptkb:observatory
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3