Hubble's Wide Field Camera 3
GPTKB entity
Statements (68)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:scientific_instruments
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| gptkbp:contributes_to |
cosmology research
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| gptkbp:data_type |
FITS
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| gptkbp:designed_by |
gptkb:NASA
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| gptkbp:enables |
deep field imaging
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| gptkbp:filter_type |
UV, visible, and near-infrared
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| gptkbp:has_ability |
multi-wavelength observations
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| gptkbp:has_dynamic_range |
high dynamic range
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| gptkbp:has_view_of |
about 2.5 arcminutes
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Hubble's Wide Field Camera 3
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| gptkbp:improves |
image quality
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| gptkbp:instrument |
advanced imaging technology
adaptive optics high-resolution cameras advanced detectors multi-object spectroscopy advanced calibration systems high-resolution spectroscopy advanced data processing systems infrared capabilities advanced imaging algorithms spectral imaging capabilities spectroscopic capabilities high-speed imaging capabilities high-precision photometry high-contrast imaging capabilities high-speed data transmission systems multi-wavelength filters polarimetric capabilities time-delay imaging wide field imaging capabilities wide range of filters |
| gptkbp:is_capable_of |
gptkb:spectroscopy
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| gptkbp:is_compatible_with |
Hubble's other instruments
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| gptkbp:is_implemented_in |
gptkb:Hubble_Space_Telescope
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| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:Hubble_Space_Telescope
gptkb:Hubble_servicing_mission_4 |
| gptkbp:is_used_for |
stellar population studies
galactic evolution studies galaxy formation studies supernova observations planetary imaging gravitational lensing studies quasar observations chemical composition studies stellar lifecycle studies atmospheric studies of exoplanets nebula imaging |
| gptkbp:is_used_in |
dark matter research
galactic structure studies solar system studies stellar evolution studies exoplanet studies extragalactic astronomy cosmic microwave background studies stellar dynamics studies interstellar medium studies cosmic structure studies star formation studies |
| gptkbp:launched |
May 2009
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| gptkbp:operated_by |
gptkb:NASA
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| gptkbp:provides_information_on |
gptkb:scientific_community
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| gptkbp:replaces |
gptkb:Wide_Field_Camera_2
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| gptkbp:resolution |
0.04 arcseconds
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| gptkbp:sensitivity |
high sensitivity to faint objects
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| gptkbp:used_for |
gptkb:astronomy
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Hubble_Space_Telescope
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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