It’s not dead yet, but they don’t know what’s wrong even after 10 days.
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Hubble telescope having stubborn computer problems
- Deane Clark
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Hubble telescope having stubborn computer problems
Deane Clark
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Re: Hubble telescope having stubborn computer problems
Did they try unplugging it and plugging it back in?
- Deane Clark
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Re: Hubble telescope having stubborn computer problems
I bet they would, but probably fear it wouldn’t come back on!
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Re: Hubble telescope having stubborn computer problems
They are having issues with the payload computer. This is the same functional assembly that caused a substantial delay with the last servicing mission.
At that time they resurrected a spare payload computer assebly and fully tested it before the mission. The old one was pulled out of the telescope and replaced.
The payload computer has dual CPUs and multiple memory components and troubleshooting is taking place. This was 1980s technology.
At that time they resurrected a spare payload computer assebly and fully tested it before the mission. The old one was pulled out of the telescope and replaced.
The payload computer has dual CPUs and multiple memory components and troubleshooting is taking place. This was 1980s technology.
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Re: Hubble telescope having stubborn computer problems
Deane Clark
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Re: Hubble telescope having stubborn computer problems
It looks like Kris fixed it for them!
Matt Dunham
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Re: Hubble telescope having stubborn computer problems
Only if he plugged in the backup Power Control Unit
Deane Clark
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Re: Hubble telescope having stubborn computer problems
Sometimes tapping the side with a big shoe helps.
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Re: Hubble telescope having stubborn computer problems
Especially with collimation!
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MAS Membership Coordinator
12.5" f/4.7 Obsession Clone Homemade Truss Dob, sometimes equipped with Celestron StarSense Explorer app
Celestron C8 SCT OTA on AVX GEQ mount
Astro-Tech AT72 ED Refractor OTA usually on Explore Scientific Twilight 1 mount or tripod with Benro geared head
Celestron 5" SCT OTA on Explore Scientific Twilight 1 Alt-Az Mount, usually equipped with StarSense Explorer app
Orion 150mm Mak OTA and Orion EQ-G computerized mount