GHRS

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GHRS is a high-resolution ultraviolet spectrograph that flew aboard the Hubble Space Telescope, used to study the detailed spectra of astronomical objects.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf high-resolution spectrograph
space telescope instrument
ultraviolet spectrograph
abbreviationOf Goddard High Resolution Spectrograph
acronym GHRS self-link
agency NASA
dataProduct high-resolution ultraviolet spectra
dataType ultraviolet spectra
developedBy Goddard Space Flight Center
surface form: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
fullName Goddard High Resolution Spectrograph
hostedBy Hubble Space Telescope science instruments
surface form: Hubble Space Telescope science payload
locationOnTelescope Hubble Space Telescope optical bench
surface form: Hubble axial instrument bay
observatory Low Earth orbit via Hubble Space Telescope
observes galaxies
interstellar gas clouds
quasars
stars
operatedOn Hubble Space Telescope
platformType space-based instrument
primaryUse spectroscopy of astronomical objects
study of detailed ultraviolet spectra
replacedBy Space Telescope Imaging Spectrograph
resolutionCapability detailed line-profile measurements in UV
scientificDiscipline astronomy
astrophysics
scientificGoal measure composition and dynamics of astronomical plasmas
understand physical conditions in interstellar and intergalactic medium
spectralResolution high
spectrographType echelle spectrograph
grating spectrograph
status decommissioned
telescope Hubble Space Telescope
usedFor interstellar medium studies
measurement of chemical abundances in space
measurement of radial velocities
quasar absorption line studies
stellar atmosphere studies
study of active galactic nuclei
study of hot stars
wavelengthRange ultraviolet

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