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In article 2B029F68@catpe.alt.za, Richard.Reynolds@f5.n7103.z5.fidonet.org (Richard Reynolds) writes:
>1)Are there attempts going on to fix the Hubble telescope and if so what
> are they and what chance do they have of success?

I believe there is a Shuttle Flight manifested for late next year that
will visit the Hububle (uh, I mean Hubble) telescope. From what I've
heard, the chances of success are pretty good. The defect in the scope's
mirror is said to be 'perfect', so I *think* they'll just have to replace
the main CCD camera with one of a different focal length.

If I were the Dictator of NASA (yeah, right) I would send EVA god
Jerry Ross to do the actual switchout. 
 
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>2)What other Space telescopes are being planned? (if any)

I am severely ignorant on this matter...

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>3)Why was the Hubble's mirror made of glass as opposed to something like
>  Aluminum?
>
My guess is that glass was chosen because it is less susceptible to thermal
deformation. Plus, it is much easier to work with than Aluminum. 

I think the mirror is coated with a micro-thin layer of aluminum.

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Phil Forrest - Ascent FDO wanna be
Auburn University Mechanical Engineering
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