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Explain the objectives and capabilities of the Voyager 1 and 2 probes launched by NASA in the 1970s.
Explain the objectives and capabilities of the Voyager 1 and 2 probes launched by NASA in the 1970s.
The main objective of the Voyager 1 and 2 probes was to study the planetary systems of Jupiter and Saturn. Their capabilities included instruments to study magnetic fields, cosmic rays, plasma waves, and cameras for capturing images.
Describe the notable achievements of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST).
Describe the notable achievements of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST).
The Hubble Space Telescope has made notable achievements in measurements of the Hubble constant, gravitational lensing, and capturing deep field images.
What are the capabilities of the Magellan telescopes in Chile?
What are the capabilities of the Magellan telescopes in Chile?
The Magellan telescopes in Chile have capabilities in spectrographs and imaging in the optical and near-infrared range.
What is the current distance of Voyager 1 from Earth?
What is the current distance of Voyager 1 from Earth?
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What is the heliopause, and when did Voyager 1 and 2 leave it?
What is the heliopause, and when did Voyager 1 and 2 leave it?
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