“What is our place in the Universe?” Throughout human history, astronomy has repeatedly overthrown our understanding of this question and new telescopes and astronomers continue to do so. Join Jason Kalirai of the Space Telescope Science Institute as he explores 6,000 years of human astronomy, showcases the biggest discoveries of the Hubble Space Telescope, including some of his own work, and ponders current mysteries of the Universe that may be unlocked by NASA’s next flagship telescopes.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!

Join Hubble astronomers for an online exploration of the remarkable history and still-bright future of a telescope that has transformed both the way we do astronomy and our understanding of the universe. Discover the trials and triumphs of NASA’s first Great Observatory, learn about some of its remarkable scientific achievements, and experience a compendium of some of the greatest imagery the universe has ever known. Our featured speaker is Dr. +Frank Summers, outreach astronomer at the Space Telescope Science Institute.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!

Most galaxies have at their cores a supermassive black hole hundreds of millions of times the mass of our Sun.  They emit powerful ultraviolet radiation from the  supermassive black hole at the core of the host galaxy.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!

The James Webb Space Telescope is comprised of some very large structures, and those have to fit together before, during, and after launch. Extreme care has to be taken when moving equipment that weighs thousands of pounds. This episode of Behind the Webb gives us a glimpse into what it takes to test the compatibility between the backplane that will hold the primary mirror segments, the sunshield, and the spacecraft bus. We also see how the sunshield will be pulled into position, giving us a sense of how large the observatory will be when it’s in orbit.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!

With an eye toward the future, the Space Telescope Science Institute celebrates the extraordinary impact that the Hubble Space Telescope has had on science, culture, and society. Because of its versatility, Hubble has made seminal contributions to almost every branch of astronomy. In this news media telelconference, speakers discuss select scientific topics in which Hubble has accomplished breakthroughs, from the studies of our own solar system to the deepest views of the distant universe. Presenters also look at the anticipated overlap between Hubble and the upcoming James Webb Space Telescope, and Hubble’s contribution to the next generation of large optical/UV telescopes in space.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!

Star Lores: Hubble’s 25-Year News Odyssey
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Star formation and evolution in galaxies like our Milky Way have distinct characteristics that are only now being surveyed and understood.  With help from the Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers are beginning to get more information to help them fill in pieces of the puzzle.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!

NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope is one of the most powerful scientific instruments ever conceived. Hubble’s most important discoveries have provided answers to questions that astronomers did not yet know how to ask, and found objects that were not yet imagined. This installment of the “Hubble at 25” series looks at how Hubble far exceeds its original science goals and unveiled an even more complex and mysterious universe than once envisioned.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!

Backyard stargazers get a monthly guide to the northern hemisphere’s skywatching events with “Tonight’s Sky.” In April, look for the Great Bear, Ursa Major, and the Lyrid meteor shower.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!