Hubble Delivers Breathtaking View of the Lagoon Nebula

Hubble Delivers Breathtaking View of the Lagoon Nebula

The nebula sits some 4,000 light-years away

  • Space
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 5th, 2015
Hubble Zooms In on Three Exploding Stars in the Distant Cosmos

Hubble Zooms In on Three Exploding Stars in the Distant Cosmos

Interestingly, the stars are not attached to any galaxy

Neighboring Galaxy Andromeda Is Surrounded by a Huge Halo

Neighboring Galaxy Andromeda Is Surrounded by a Huge Halo

The halo, which scientists say is basically the galaxy's atmosphere, extends halfway to our Milky Way

Scientists Use Ubuntu to Interpret Hubble Telescope Data

Scientists Use Ubuntu to Interpret Hubble Telescope Data

Ubuntu spotted running on PC used by Hubble scientist

Here Are 25 of Hubble's Most Astounding Space Images

Here Are 25 of Hubble's Most Astounding Space Images

The Hubble Space Telescope turns 25 this Friday, here are 25 of the absolute best images it has so far delivered

  • Space
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 24th, 2015
The Hubble Space Telescope Launched 25 Years Ago Today

The Hubble Space Telescope Launched 25 Years Ago Today

Over the past quarter of a century, Hubble has delivered enough data to help scientists publish nearly 13,000 papers

  • Space
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 10th, 2015
Hubble Sees Seriously Creepy Smiley Face in Outer Space

Hubble Sees Seriously Creepy Smiley Face in Outer Space

The smiley face has two orange eyes and a white button nose, some say it looks like a cosmic emoticon

Jupiter's Moons Seen Parading Across the Planet's Surface

Jupiter's Moons Seen Parading Across the Planet's Surface

The moons, Europa, Callisto and Io, were imaged with the help of the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope

New Telescope Promises to See Rabbits Hopping on the Ground

New Telescope Promises to See Rabbits Hopping on the Ground

The insanely accurate space telescope is now just a concept, here's hoping it will soon be approved for construction

  • Space
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 29th, 2014
Image of Spiral Galaxy 13 Million Light-Years Away Is Simply Epic

Image of Spiral Galaxy 13 Million Light-Years Away Is Simply Epic

The image was obtained with the help of the Hubble Space Telescope, shows spiral galaxy NGC 7793 in all its glory

3D Prints of Hubble Telescope Photos Being Sent to the Blind

3D Prints of Hubble Telescope Photos Being Sent to the Blind

They'll be able to at least guess what it looks like

Hubble Creates Cross-Section of the Universe

Hubble Creates Cross-Section of the Universe

A new image features data collected over a 14-hours exposure time

All Instruments Installed on NASA's Future Flagship Telescope

All Instruments Installed on NASA's Future Flagship Telescope

The James Webb Space Telescope is taking shape in Maryland

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 11th, 2014
Distance to Nearby Stars Can Now Be Determined with Extreme Precision

Distance to Nearby Stars Can Now Be Determined with Extreme Precision

Astronomers develop a new technique for observing stars located close by

Hubble Images Near-Perfect Example of a Spiral Galaxy

Hubble Images Near-Perfect Example of a Spiral Galaxy

Though unremarkable at first, this galaxy is special through its mediocrity

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 4th, 2014
Size of Largest Known Galaxy Cluster Underestimated by 43 Percent

Size of Largest Known Galaxy Cluster Underestimated by 43 Percent

The Hubble telescope was used to weight the cluster with extreme precision

Hubble Sees Massive Galaxy Cluster in the Early Universe

Hubble Sees Massive Galaxy Cluster in the Early Universe

The object can be used as a gravitational lens in other studies

 
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