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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    Title :

    The second generation Wide-Field/Planetary Camera on the Hubble Space Telescope


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    Publication date :

    1991-10-01



    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English