The Wide Field Camera 3

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Wide Field Camera 3 is the newest and last camera update for the Hubble Space Telescope installed in 2009 on Hubble Space Telescope service mission 4. The updated camera was to enhance the detection and discovery capabilities of the Hubble telescope allowing for the pursuing of new science objectives. It is the replacement of the Wide Field Planetary Camera 2. The Camera would also allow the Hubble Telescope to better observe various phenomena and objects. This includes distant stars and galaxies. more...