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ERIC Number: EJ307435
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1984
Pages: N/A
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Reference Count: 0
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New Window on the Universe.
Reynolds, Ronald F.
Science Teacher, v51 n7 p45,48 Oct 1984
Describes the basic components of a space telescope that will be launched during a 1986 space shuttle mission. These components include a wide field/planetary camera, faint object spectroscope, high-resolution spectrograph, high-speed photometer, faint object camera, and fine guidance sensors. Data to be collected from these instruments are examined. (JN)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Measurement Equipment, Science Education, Science Equipment, Scientific Research, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Space Exploration, Space Sciences
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Telescopes