NASA NTRS · 19910071803
The second generation Wide-Field/Planetary Camera on the Hubble Space Telescope
Abstract
The general design and principal features of the second generation Wide-Field/Planetary Camera (WFPC-2) for the Hubble Space Telescope are reviewed. The discussion covers the background of WFPC-2 development, science capabilities, key performance parameters, optical and electronic equipment, mechanisms, thermal control, and contamination control. Attention is also given to on-orbit operations, including commanding and telemetry and on-orbit servicing.
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Leschly, Kim, Allestad, David, Herrell, Linda. 1991-10-01. The second generation Wide-Field/Planetary Camera on the Hubble Space Telescope. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19910071803
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