New
images sharp; future of Hubble not so clear
A
spectacular new set of images from the Hubble Space Telescope has brought
mixed emotions to UCSC astronomers who are trying to save the orbiting
telescope from a premature end. The Ultra Deep Field offers astronomers
the deepest, most detailed view ever of the distant universe, but also
underscores the unique capabilities that will be lost if the Hubble is
allowed to die. More

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