Hubble Space Telescope Discoveries

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Author : Roman Franz Martinu
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Summary : Look at the night sky, and you see primarily darkness. A vast multitude of glittering sparks drift over our heads, scattered across the sky. Our gaze registers their beauty but little else. Our vision cannot bring these dazzling pinpoints into focus, observe their true nature. To our eyes, they are mysteries. Since the days of Galileo, humanity has sought to move beyond the limited vision of biology. Telescopes have brought the heavens to Earth, exposed the distant treasures of the universe, revealed countless galaxies cloaked within the apparent darkness. And perhaps no telescope has done so much to bring the wonder and reality of the universe home as the Hubble Space Telescope. Launched in 1990, Hubble - a joint project of NASA and the European Space Agency - orbits Earth 353 miles (569 km) above the planet's surface. Its position allows it to circle free of Earth's atmosphere, which distorts and blocks light from the cosmos. This gives Hubble a pristine view typically unmatchable by ground-based telescopes. As the telescope whips around Earth once every 97 minutes, it collects light - much more light than our human eyes can hope to capture on their own. Light that reveals everything from the nature of storms on Jupiter to some of the most distant galaxies in the universe.Where we see points of light, Hubble sees structure. Where we see a haze, Hubble sees detail. And where we see darkness, Hubble finds the dim glow of the early universe. Hubble's explorations have helped answer some of the most compelling cosmic mysteries of our time - and uncovered a host of new questions, new mysteries awaiting the gaze of future telescopes to further push back the darkness.

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Genre : Outer space

Summary : Behind the Hubble Space Telescope's stunning images of the cosmos lies a record of scientific breakthroughs. Hubble has had a front-row seat for the explosive death of stars, measured the age of the universe, and studied planets beyond our solar system. Learn how Hubble has changed the face of astronomy and opened our eyes to some of the universe's biggest mysteries.

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Author : Lars Lindberg Christensen
Genre : Science

Summary : The book enables you to peer deeply into the wonders of the Universe in full color with unprecedented clarity and resolution Only Hubble Heritage picture book endorsed by the two leading space agencies, NASA and ESA Close-up photos within book are unmatched in competing texts, because the images have been prepared straight from the data by scientists to reach the highest possible quality

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Author : Robert Zimmerman
Genre : Science

Summary : The Hubble Space Telescope has produced the most stunning images of the cosmos humanity has ever seen. It has transformed our understanding of the universe around us, revealing new information about its age and evolution, the life cycle of stars, and the very existence of black holes, among other startling discoveries. But it took an amazing amount of work and perseverance to get the first space telescope up and running. The Universe in a Mirror tells the story of this telescope and the visionaries responsible for its extraordinary accomplishments. Robert Zimmerman takes readers behind the scenes of one of the most ambitious scientific instruments ever sent into space. After World War II, astronomer Lyman Spitzer and a handful of scientists waged a fifty-year struggle to build the first space telescope capable of seeing beyond Earth's atmospheric veil. Zimmerman shows how many of the telescope's advocates sacrificed careers and family to get it launched, and how others devoted their lives to Hubble only to have their hopes and reputations shattered when its mirror was found to be flawed. This is the story of an idea that would not die--and of the dauntless human spirit. Illustrated with striking color images, The Universe in a Mirror describes the heated battles between scientists and bureaucrats, the perseverance of astronauts to repair and maintain the telescope, and much more. Hubble, and the men and women behind it, opened a rare window onto the universe, dazzling humanity with sights never before seen. This book tells their remarkable story. A new afterword updates the reader on the May 2009 Hubble service mission and looks to the future of astronomy, including the prospect of a new space telescope to replace Hubble.

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Author : Kate Mikoley
Genre : Juvenile Nonfiction

Summary : The Hubble Space Telescope's findings have revolutionized the way we see and think about space. Its launch led to discoveries that have changed what we know about the universe. Readers of this indispensible volume will learn all about this incredible instrument, from how it was placed into orbit to how it still affects their lives today. Colorful photographs accompany engaging and informative text, providing a deeper insight into the workings and history behind the extraordinary telescope. This captivating book is sure to be popular among both space and history lovers alike.

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Author : Carolyn Collins Petersen
Genre : Nature

Summary : Discusses how the findings from the Hubble Space Telescope have affected the way scientists study the universe; includes photographs that were taken by the Hubble Telescope of the planets, distant galaxies, black holes, and the Shoemaker-Levy comet.

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Author : Terence Dickinson
Genre : Astronomy

Summary : The Hubble Space Telescope. No other telescope combines instant name recognition with the production of consistently spectacular images. Yet few people outside of the astronomy community realize that Hubble is now at the apex of its imaging capabilities. A collection of stunningly detailed pictures, made possible by the new Wide Field Camera 3, has yet to be incorporated into a popular-level book. Until now. Hubble's Universe will be the premier venue for the Hubble Telescope's most recent visual splendors. Bestselling astronomy writer Terence Dickinson showcases extraordinary late-breaking pictures, many of which have yet to receive wide distribution as news stories or in publications outside scientific papers, and presents a breathtaking portfolio drawn from an archive of over 500,000 existing Hubble images. The accompanying text balances accuracy with accessibility, Dickinson's hallmark. And thanks to the author's familiarity with Hubble's history and discoveries and his access to top Hubble scientists for insight and accuracy, the text includes facts and tidbits not found in any other book. Combined with hundreds of brilliant images, the clear, succinct and illuminating narrative brings to life the fascinating forces at work in the universe.