2007-02-27 11:30:47 · 5 answers · asked by mechelle 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
They have tried! The results are not very rewarding (you have to basically take their word for it), but you might want to take a look at the link below.
2007-02-27 11:42:48 · answer #1 · answered by talkaboutnews 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the Hubble Space Telescope cannot see anything smaller than 300 feet wide at the distance of the Moon. There is a simple relationship between the size of the telescope, the wavelength of light and the smallest angle that can be resolved. The angle subtended by the buggy on the Moon as seen from the Earth is much smaller than any existing telescope could resolve.
2007-02-27 11:34:23 · answer #2 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The moon buggy is on the side of the moon facing the earth. Hubble would not be able to maneuver to get that good a picture since it is designed for deep space photography.
Have no fear, we have actually sent men to the moon and returned them safely. My husband has been lucky enough to use a restricted military telescope and saw the debris left behind by one of the lunar expeditions. The general public is not allowed to view the site - its "classified"
2007-02-27 11:36:16 · answer #3 · answered by physandchemteach 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No there are not. The 'moon buggy' is far too small to resolve even with the Hubble Telescope.
2007-02-27 11:37:22 · answer #4 · answered by David A 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Hubble is not capable of that kind of resolution (5 feet at 250,000 miles)!
2007-02-27 11:35:47 · answer #5 · answered by Jerry P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋