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Origins: Hubble: A New View of the Universe (Webcast)
Running Time:
00:30:43
00:30:43
Join us as NASA releases the first images from the Hubble Telescope's new camera, NICMOS (the Near Infrared Camera and Multi-Object Spectrometer). We'll discuss the significance and beauty of these pictures of our galaxy with the NICMOS' Lead Scientist, Keith Noll.
Project: Origins: Hubble | Browse All
Date: June 5, 2002
Format: Interview
Category: Popular Science
Subject(s): Astronomy/Space Science
Keywords: infrared spectra camera, infrared astronomy, spectrometer, optical astronomy, infrared telescopes, infrared analogy with pit viper snakes,
Project: Origins: Hubble | Browse All
Date: June 5, 2002
Format: Interview
Category: Popular Science
Subject(s): Astronomy/Space Science
Keywords: infrared spectra camera, infrared astronomy, spectrometer, optical astronomy, infrared telescopes, infrared analogy with pit viper snakes,
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Origins: Hubble: Summing It Up (Webcast)
Running Time:
00:32:12
00:32:12
Exploratorium staff Ron Hipschman and Robyn Higdon sum up the last five days of spacewalks, and show a couple of good-bye conferences with the shuttle astronauts.
Project: Origins: Hubble | Browse All
Date: March 9, 2002
Format: Demonstration / Activity
Category: Science in Action
Subject(s): Astronomy/Space Science
Keywords: designation sts-109 hubble space telescope service mission, solar arrays, acs, hubble ultra deep field, color filter space photography,
Project: Origins: Hubble | Browse All
Date: March 9, 2002
Format: Demonstration / Activity
Category: Science in Action
Subject(s): Astronomy/Space Science
Keywords: designation sts-109 hubble space telescope service mission, solar arrays, acs, hubble ultra deep field, color filter space photography,
| Real: 256K |
Origins: Hubble: A 'Fridge' for NICMOS (Webcast)
Running Time:
00:39:14
00:39:14
The Near Infrared Camera and Multi-Object Spectrometer (NICMOS) will be brought back to life with the installation of the new experimental NICMOS cryo-cooler. The cryo-cooler updates the technology from that of an icebox to a modern refrigerator. We also talk to Keith Noll, head if the Hubble Heritage Project, which is responsible for bringing us those stunning pictures from deep space.
Project: Origins: Hubble | Browse All
Date: March 8, 2002
Format: Interview
Category: Science in Action
Subject(s): Astronomy/Space Science
Keywords: installing the cooling system for the infrared camera, wfpc, wide field and planetary camera, spectroscopy photographs,
Project: Origins: Hubble | Browse All
Date: March 8, 2002
Format: Interview
Category: Science in Action
Subject(s): Astronomy/Space Science
Keywords: installing the cooling system for the infrared camera, wfpc, wide field and planetary camera, spectroscopy photographs,
| Real: 256K |
Origins: Hubble: New Eyes for Hubble (Webcast)
Running Time:
00:31:20
00:31:20
The Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS) was successfully installed. In preparation for the installation of the NICMOS Cooling System tomorrow, the astronauts also installed the Electronics Support Module. We also talk with Massimo Stiavelli, a scientist at the Space Telescope Science Institute about his involvement with the ACS and the future Wide Field Planetary Camera 3 (WFPC3) scheduled to be installed during the next servicing mission in 2004.
Project: Origins: Hubble | Browse All
Date: March 7, 2002
Format: Interview
Category: Science in Action
Subject(s): Astronomy/Space Science
Keywords: designation sts-109 hubble space telescope service mission simulation, hubble camera replacement, cooling the infrared cameras, measuring luminosity of stars, wide field and planetary cameras, wfpc, ultrviolet camera
Project: Origins: Hubble | Browse All
Date: March 7, 2002
Format: Interview
Category: Science in Action
Subject(s): Astronomy/Space Science
Keywords: designation sts-109 hubble space telescope service mission simulation, hubble camera replacement, cooling the infrared cameras, measuring luminosity of stars, wide field and planetary cameras, wfpc, ultrviolet camera
| Real: 256K |
Origins: Hubble: It's All About Power and the ACS (Webcast)
Running Time:
00:34:08
00:34:08
Learn about the successful replacement of the Power Control Unit (PCU) and listen as we talk with Mark Clampin, part of the team that developed the Advanced Camera for Surveys scheduled for installation tonight.
Project: Origins: Hubble | Browse All
Date: March 6, 2002
Format: Interview
Category: Science in Action
Subject(s): Astronomy/Space Science
Keywords: designation sts-109 hubble space telescope service mission, solar arrays, acs, hubble ultra deep field, color filter space photography,
Project: Origins: Hubble | Browse All
Date: March 6, 2002
Format: Interview
Category: Science in Action
Subject(s): Astronomy/Space Science
Keywords: designation sts-109 hubble space telescope service mission, solar arrays, acs, hubble ultra deep field, color filter space photography,
| Real: 256K |
Origins: Hubble: Hubble and the Next Gen Telescope (Webcast)
Running Time:
00:35:15
00:35:15
We learn about Hubble's new solar arrays, and Dr. Bruce Margon talks about the future of Hubble and about the Next Generation Telescope, which will eventually replace Hubble.
Project: Origins: Hubble | Browse All
Date: March 5, 2002
Format: Interview
Category: Science in Action
Subject(s): Astronomy/Space Science
Keywords: designation sts-109 hubble space telescope service mission, location of hubble, solar wind damage, solar arrays, solar panels
Project: Origins: Hubble | Browse All
Date: March 5, 2002
Format: Interview
Category: Science in Action
Subject(s): Astronomy/Space Science
Keywords: designation sts-109 hubble space telescope service mission, location of hubble, solar wind damage, solar arrays, solar panels
| Real: 256K |
Origins: Hubble: Preparing for Space (Webcast)
Running Time:
00:35:48
00:35:48
In an exclusive taped interview, Hubble payload commander and astronaut John Grunsfeld discusses how astronauts who'll be servicing a telescope in space train in a giant pool at the Johnson Space Center. We'll also show an interview with space engineer Amy Ross, filmed in the space suit laboratory at Johnson.
Project: Origins: Hubble | Browse All
Date: March 3, 2002
Format: Interview
Category: Science in Action
Subject(s): Astronomy/Space Science
Keywords: columbia shuttle launch, rockets, rocket booster, designation sts-109 hubble space telescope service mission, goddard space center, kennedy space center, john m. grunsfeld, nasa neutral buoyancy lab, spacewalks, spacesuits, infrared light, nicmos, , space gloves
Project: Origins: Hubble | Browse All
Date: March 3, 2002
Format: Interview
Category: Science in Action
Subject(s): Astronomy/Space Science
Keywords: columbia shuttle launch, rockets, rocket booster, designation sts-109 hubble space telescope service mission, goddard space center, kennedy space center, john m. grunsfeld, nasa neutral buoyancy lab, spacewalks, spacesuits, infrared light, nicmos, , space gloves
| Real: 256K |
Origins: Hubble: Hubble Servicing Mission Launch (Webcast)
Running Time:
00:29:40
00:29:40
Fresh from the launch viewing area at Kennedy Space Center, Ron Hipschman shows images and recounts what it’s like to watch at shuttle launch from three miles away. We also preview the mission and the tasks the astronauts will be doing during their five planned space walks.
Project: Origins: Hubble | Browse All
Date: March 2, 2002
Format: Interview
Category: Science in Action
Subject(s): Astronomy/Space Science
Keywords: columbia shuttle launch, rockets, rocket booster, designation sts-109 hubble space telescope service mission, witnessing a shuttle launch, contrail, experiencing riding in the shuttle, nasa clean room, solar panels,
Project: Origins: Hubble | Browse All
Date: March 2, 2002
Format: Interview
Category: Science in Action
Subject(s): Astronomy/Space Science
Keywords: columbia shuttle launch, rockets, rocket booster, designation sts-109 hubble space telescope service mission, witnessing a shuttle launch, contrail, experiencing riding in the shuttle, nasa clean room, solar panels,
| Real: 256K |
Origins: Antarctica: AMANDA Neutrinos with Noel (Webcast)
Running Time:
0:36:46
0:36:46
Join the Origins team as they travel to Antarctica. We sent Mary, Noel, Paul, and Julie to explore scientific wonders from McMurdo to the Pole. Learn all about the extreme science being conducted at the South Pole in a daily dispatch from Terra Australis Incognita!
Project: Origins: Antarctica - Scientific Journeys from McMurdo to the Pole | Browse All
Date: January 4, 2002
Format: Expedition
Category: Science in Action
Subject(s): Astronomy/Space Science
Keywords: subatomic particles, atomic physics, particle physics, protons, particle accelerators, neutral particels, electrically charged particles, bubble chambers, cloud chambers, neutrinos, neutrino detection, particle traces, particle tracks, amanda project, high energy neut
Project: Origins: Antarctica - Scientific Journeys from McMurdo to the Pole | Browse All
Date: January 4, 2002
Format: Expedition
Category: Science in Action
Subject(s): Astronomy/Space Science
Keywords: subatomic particles, atomic physics, particle physics, protons, particle accelerators, neutral particels, electrically charged particles, bubble chambers, cloud chambers, neutrinos, neutrino detection, particle traces, particle tracks, amanda project, high energy neut
| Real: 80K |
Origins: Antarctica: Viper Telescope (Webcast)
Running Time:
0:34:37
0:34:37
Join the Origins team as they travel to Antarctica. We sent Mary, Noel, Paul, and Julie to explore scientific wonders from McMurdo to the Pole. Learn all about the extreme science being conducted at the South Pole in a daily dispatch from Terra Australis Incognita!
Project: Origins: Antarctica - Scientific Journeys from McMurdo to the Pole | Browse All
Date: December 23, 2001
Format: Expedition
Category: Science in Action
Subject(s): Astronomy/Space Science
Keywords: cosmic microwave background radiation experiments, big bang echo, small-scale anisotropy, ananisotropy,
Project: Origins: Antarctica - Scientific Journeys from McMurdo to the Pole | Browse All
Date: December 23, 2001
Format: Expedition
Category: Science in Action
Subject(s): Astronomy/Space Science
Keywords: cosmic microwave background radiation experiments, big bang echo, small-scale anisotropy, ananisotropy,
| Real: 80K |
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