Wide Field Camera 3

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Photographer
gptkb:observatory
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Photographer
gptkb:Hubble_Space_Telescope
gptkb:software
gptkb:observatory
gptkbp:contributed_to astronomical research
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:enhances Hubble's imaging capabilities
gptkbp:features multi-wavelength imaging
multiple filters for different wavelengths
gptkbp:frequency 200 nm to 2.5 µm
gptkbp:has_ability UV, visible, and near-infrared observations
gptkbp:has_symbol 162 arcseconds by 162 arcseconds
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Wide Field Camera 3
gptkbp:is_capable_of multi-band imaging
capturing images in ultraviolet, visible, and near-infrared light
gptkbp:is_equipped_with a wide variety of filters
gptkbp:is_implemented_in gptkb:Hubble_Space_Telescope
gptkbp:is_known_for its versatility in imaging modes
gptkbp:is_part_of Hubble Space Telescope's instruments
gptkbp:is_used_for gptkb:observatory
studying distant galaxies
observing star formation
examining exoplanets
investigating cosmic phenomena
gptkbp:launch_date gptkb:2009
gptkbp:launched May 2009
gptkbp:lighting gptkb:2009
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:Space_Telescope_Science_Institute
gptkbp:provides high-resolution imaging
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:Wide_Field_Camera_2
gptkbp:resolution up to 0.04 arcseconds
0.04 arcseconds
gptkbp:significance its contributions to the study of dark energy
its role in the discovery of exoplanets
its contributions to the study of the structure of the universe
its contributions to the understanding of galaxy formation
its contributions to the study of the habitability of exoplanets
its role in the observation of exoplanet atmospheres
its role in the observation of gravitational lensing
its contributions to the study of asteroid belts
its contributions to the study of cosmic rays
its contributions to the study of galaxy clusters
its contributions to the study of meteor showers
its contributions to the study of solar wind
its contributions to the study of the heliosphere
its contributions to the study of the solar system
its role in the observation of comets
its role in the observation of nebulae
its role in the observation of quasars
its role in the observation of solar flares
its role in the observation of supernovae
its role in the observation of the Milky Way
its role in the observation of the cosmic web
its role in the study of black holes
its contributions to the study of cosmic microwave background radiation
its contributions to the study of stellar evolution
its role in the observation of the formation of stars.
its role in the observation of magnetic fields in space
its role in the observation of the interstellar medium
its contributions to the study of the early universe
its role in the observation of planetary atmospheres
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Wide_Field_Camera_2
gptkbp:uses gptkb:Hubble_Space_Telescope
gptkbp:viewpoint 162 arcminutes