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2007-02-27 20:19:42 · 5 answers · asked by Charlee 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
I think yes, because it is a probe that revolves in the outer space like a probe, but t has been named such because of its inventor namely Edwin Powell Hubble and it's a telescope. Thus, it is known as the hubble telescope.
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2007-02-27 21:21:34 · answer #1 · answered by Geetansh Gupta 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to NASA's website, published papers and other respectable publications Hubble is known as an 'orbiting telescope', not a probe. We use the term 'probe' as a verb instead. As in, "Hubble Space Telescope snapshots probe the early Universe" etc.
Interestingly, by 2010 Hubble Space Telescope is going to be replaced by another 'free-flying space telescope', the Hubble Origins Probe!
2007-02-28 07:09:53 · answer #2 · answered by stardom65 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Hubble Space Telescope is a 2.4m reflecting telescope located 600km above the Earth's surface. It is for astronomers probably the most important space probe ever launched. It has gathered an enormous amount of information about the Universe. Exploration probes have been sent to the outer reaches of the Solar System, however telescopes are the only way to see further...........
Check out htis webpage for more information.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A635898
2007-02-28 04:26:39 · answer #3 · answered by Tiger Tracks 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A space probe is an unmanned research spacecraft. But the hubble is a space telescope in orbit around the earth. It is more like a satellite orbiting the earth. it cannot be classified as a space probe.
2007-02-28 04:29:10 · answer #4 · answered by aravind 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is.
2007-02-28 04:28:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋