Some Hubble Space Telescope history

The Hubble Space Telescope, Edwin Hubble, the name was built by NASA and launched into space in 1990. At the time, astronomers around the world expected great discoveries to be made. With the help of this magnificent telescope, we could see further into space than ever before.

Because people were so excited by Hubble?

With a piece of technology like the Hubble telescope, we could get a much better look into outer space, and learn more about the universe. We might find new black holes and watch billion years back in time for the beginning of our universe.

The Hubble today

Today, this wonderful piece of equipment that has met our expectations. It brings us awe inspiring images and helps us to make new discoveries all the time. With the help of Hubble, we now have definitive proof that dark matter, or energy, is simply that we cannot see with the naked eye.

Did you know that it is estimated that only about ten percent of the universe is visible?

So, why is the Hubble so important? Well before Hubble was launched into space, scientists and astronomers could only learn about space by studying the starlight, and the only photo had been taken here on Earth.

A major step forward in the field of astronomy

With the help of this reflective telescope, discoveries are made every day, and we get spectacular pictures of the space that will take your breath away.

A picture is worth a thousand words

Pictures taken by Hubble are medium-sized images. They are 20 times larger than pictures taken with a digital camera. Even at that size, are clear and full of color.

Some history of Hubble

Hubble's construction started in 1977 and was completed in 1985. 5 years later, on April 25, 1990 Hubble was launched into space. the first images were not so great. NASA later discovered why. The gigantic mirror in the Hubble was too flat on a Board.

In 1993, a camera was added to Hubble, and this solved the problem.
In 1997, Hubble was served a second time and older instruments were replaced.
In October 1997, NASA telescope operations extended through the year 2010.

So it seems as if we have a lot to discover the world of astronomy and space, because this wonderful telescope will continue bringing images for years to come.