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Upgrade Will Boost Hubble Vision

Upgrade will create spectacular images

By Peter Fearon,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 7, 2008 2:10 AM CDT

(Newser) – Spectacular images from the Hubble telescope are about to get even more awe-inspiring, thanks to a $900-million upgrade during an upcoming space shuttle mission—the fifth and last mission to the orbiting observatory. Two new high-tech instruments and a series of repairs will make Hubble...   Read full story »

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