Question

The Hubble space telescope consumes approximately the same amount of power
A calculator
A home
An all electric car
A bus

Answer 1

None of the above actually match the power consumption of Hubble Space Telescope (HST).

It is estimated that the telescope uses approximately 2,100 watts of power, the energy requirements of five domestic refrigerators.

The Hubble Space Telescope was launched in 1990 by NASA and continues to operate as one of the most versatile and vital observatory and research tool in the field of astronomy. It is named after the astronomer Edwin Hubble.

Answer 2

The Hubble space telescope features many science instruments like computers, heaters, transmitters and other electronic equipment; moreover, they all need electricity to power up the huge telescope. According to NASA The Hubble space telescope require as much as 20 cars battery to power up the whole system. The batteries deliver 32 volts from each battery to power up the system.