He worked on improving the image quality of the telescope and succeeded in producing the highest resolution images in the world, all the while pursuing his
work in astronomical research.
The Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA)-- charged with promoting excellence
in astronomical research by providing community access to state - of - the - art facilities — therefore commissioned a study of how a new space telescope could revolutionize ultraviolet (UV) and optical astronomy in the era following the
A member of the American Astronomical Society, in 1998 he was awarded the society's Henry Norris Russell Lectureship for a lifetime of
eminence in astronomical research.
The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and supports active research participation by undergraduate
students in astronomical research.
The Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA)-- charged with promoting
excellence in astronomical research by providing community access to state - of - the - art facilities — therefore commissioned a study of how a new space telescope could revolutionize ultraviolet (UV) and optical astronomy in the era following the James Webb Space Telescope's mission [1].