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I didn't realize Hubble was even being pointed at objects within the solar system.
by bpodgursky 5y ago
I didn't realize Hubble was even being pointed at objects within the solar system.
- gattr 5y agoIt gets better; one of JWST's uses will be whole-planet monitoring of Mars (which can't be conveniently done by Mars orbiters): https://www.nasa.gov/feature/how-the-webb-telescope-will-explore-mars https://www.nasa.gov/feature/how-the-webb-telescope-will-exp...
- m4rtink 5y agoOne camera on the Indian orbiter is used for that currently IIRC. A convenient side effect of the tech level and high orbit of the probe.