Hubble Telescope: A Cosmic Odyssey

Welcome to the fascinating world of the Hubble Space Telescope. Let's embark on a cosmic journey

Launched in 1990, the Hubble Telescope has been our eye into the universe, capturing stunning image

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Hubble's discoveries have revolutionized astronomy, from proving the existence of dark energy to observing distant galaxie

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Did you know? Hubble orbits Earth at a speed of about 17,000 mph and completes an orbit every 95 minutes

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Hubble's Wide Field Camera 3 captures images in visible, ultraviolet, and near-infrared light, revealing the universe's secrets

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One of Hubble's iconic images is the 'Pillars of Creation', showing towering formations in the Eagle Nebula

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Hubble's data has helped estimate the age of the universe to be about 13.8 billion years old

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Despite challenges, Hubble's mission continues, thanks to five servicing missions by NASA astronauts

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Hubble's successor, the James Webb Space Telescope, is set to launch soon, promising even more discoveries

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As we conclude our journey with the Hubble Telescope, we look forward to the future of space exploration

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