ABSTRACT
Several years before the Hubble telescope was launched, and before the Challenger disaster, a local public television station aired a program on the Hubble project. Several noted scientists involved with the project were interviewed, and one in particular was asked to comment on the data-collecting potential of this new instrument, along with the potential challenges to his theories. He was introduced as a leading theorist in his field, who was enjoying international recognition for his proposed view of the universe. The question addressed was rather personal in nature: He was asked how he would feel if, after the Hubble telescope was finished collecting all its data, findings would refute many of his espoused theories. Without hesitation, he responded that he would be greatly disappointed if, after all this data collection, none of his theories would be significantly challenged.
