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Freudenrich, Ph.D., Craig. "How Hubble Space Telescope Works." 01 December 2000. HowStuffWorks.com. <http://science.howstuffworks.com/hubble.htm> 10 May 2008.
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Introduction to How the Hubble Space Telescope Works
2.
COSTAR
3.
Hubble Telescope Systems
4.
Hubble Telescope Cameras
5.
Hubble Telescope Functions
6.
Spacecraft Systems
7.
Hubble Steering
8.
Limitations
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Hubble Pictures
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Inside This Article
1.
Introduction to How the Hubble Space Telescope Works
2.
COSTAR
3.
Hubble Telescope Systems
4.
Hubble Telescope Cameras
5.
Hubble Telescope Functions
6.
Spacecraft Systems
7.
Hubble Steering
8.
Limitations
9.
Hubble Pictures
10.
Lots More Information
11.
See all
Space Exploration
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