Hubble to Astronomers
picture of HST
Despite the cost, evaluated
as most science per dollar.
Time Allocated by Orbit
Last year, 26000 orbits
requested by > 1100
proposals, 5300 orbits
approved (250 approved)
Cosmology and galaxies
usually the big winners.
Big advantages:
1. No atmosphere to
distort images.
2. UV Sensitivity.