Spherical Aberration

Graphic representation of spherical aberration, which was causing Hubble Space Telescope images to appear blurred due to a flaw in the mirror. This was diagnosed and fixed by scientists.

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Id:hubblecast41b
Release date:14 December 2010, 16:30
Related announcements:ann1016
Duration:24 s
Frame rate:30 fps

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