Kepler space telescope
The Kepler space telescope was a NASA observatory launched to detect planets around other stars by monitoring changes in their brightness.
Also known as: Kepler observatory, Kepler telescope
How big is it?
4.7 m tall
Overall observatory height · specified
Typical recorded range: 4.5 m to 4.8 m.
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About the same scale as Giraffe.
Giraffe: A giraffe is an African mammal distinguished by its extremely long neck and legs, feeding mainly on tree leaves.
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Kepler space telescope
NASA’s Kepler observatory was about 4.7 m high and had a launch mass of 1,052 kg. The height includes the deployed sunshade but not an imagined launch vehicle.
NASA — Kepler mission in depth
The marked overall observatory height is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Giraffe
A chosen adult male at 5 m standing height and 1,000 kg. Species, sex and age affect both measurements.
The marked height is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 4.7 m
For comparison, this page uses overall observatory height. The record labels this value specified, so the stated convention rather than an inferred average controls the comparison. The recorded range is 4.5 m to 4.8 m.
NASA’s Kepler observatory was about 4.7 m high and had a launch mass of 1,052 kg. The height includes the deployed sunshade but not an imagined launch vehicle.
The marked vertical span follows the named feature; transparent margins and unmeasured details do not alter it. How calibrated comparisons work →
Recorded properties
Kepler space telescope dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 m | 4.5 m to 4.8 m | specified | |
| 1.052 t | Not recorded | specified |
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- NASA — Kepler mission in depthObservatory configuration, telescope design and launch mass.
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