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The second generation Wide-Field/Planetary Camera on the Hubble Space TelescopeThe general design and principal features of the second generation Wide-Field/Planetary Camera (WFPC-2) for the Hubble Space Telescope are reviewed. The discussion covers the background of WFPC-2 development, science capabilities, key performance parameters, optical and electronic equipment, mechanisms, thermal control, and contamination control. Attention is also given to on-orbit operations, including commanding and telemetry and on-orbit servicing.
Document ID
19910071803
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Leschly, Kim (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Allestad, David (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Herrell, Linda (JPL Pasadena, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1991
Publication Information
Publication: British Interplanetary Society, Journal
Volume: 44
ISSN: 0007-094X
Subject Category
Spacecraft Instrumentation
Accession Number
91A56426
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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