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The Telescope - HubbleSite
Orbiting high above the Earth, the Hubble Space Telescope has a clear view of the universe free from the blurring and absorbing effects of the atmosphere. In addition to observing visible and near-infrared light, Hubble detects ultraviolet light, which is absorbed by the atmosphere and visible only from space.
Images - HubbleSite
Explore a developing gallery of images featuring astronomical observations and informative science content around the Hubble Space Telescope mission.
News - HubbleSite
Discover the latest science news and announcements from the Hubble Space Telescope mission.
Mission and Telescope - HubbleSite
Launched in 1990, Hubble has been visited by astronauts four times in order to make repairs and add new instruments. Each instrument that flies on Hubble has special features that let astronomers study the heavens in different ways.
Quick Facts - HubbleSite
Hubble collects light from celestial objects and directs it to the telescope’s science instruments. Hubble’s current suite of instruments includes the Wide Field Camera 3 (WFC3), Cosmic Origins Spectrograph (COS), Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS), Space Telescope Imaging Spectrograph (STIS), and Fine Guidance Sensors (FGS).
Glossary - HubbleSite
See a glossary of definitions for terms and abbreviations relating to the Hubble Space Telescope that can be found in content throughout HubbleSite.org.
Galaxies - HubbleSite
Oct 28, 2024 · Galaxies are vast cosmic islands of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter held together by gravity. Hubble’s keen eye has revealed intricate details of the shapes, structures, and histories of galaxies — whether alone, as part of small groups, or within immense clusters.
Videos - HubbleSite
See a growing collection of scientific visualizations, behind-the-scenes clips, and full-featured videos regarding Hubble telescope (HST) science.
What Is Hubble Observing Now? | HubbleSite
What is the Hubble Space Telescope looking at now? Where is this target in the sky? When is the next observation happening? How is Hubble collecting the data? Who is leading the investigation? Why are scientists interested in this target?