Hubble: Our Cosmic Time Machine

The Hubble Space Telescope is many things. It’s an observatory, a satellite, and an icon of cultural and scientific significance – but perhaps most interestingly, Hubble is also a time machine.

Hubble isn’t that far away, locked in a low-Earth orbit just a few hundred miles up that takes about 90 minutes to complete. But with its position just above Earth’s murky atmosphere, Hubble’s transformative view of our universe literally lets us witness our universe’s past. It allows us to effectively travel back in time.

The answer is simply light! Watch this video to learn more about Hubble: Humanity’s cosmic time machine!

For more information, visit https://nasa.gov/hubble.

Credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center
Paul Morris: Lead Producer
Elizabeth Tammi: Script

Music Credit:
"Neon Dreamscape" by Craig Connelly [PRS] via Focus Music (Publishing) Ltd [PRS], and Universal Production Music.


Video Credit:
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Eating Grilled Cheese And Ham Sandwich
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Corporate Employees During Meeting In Office Discussing Topics Related To Sales
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The Night Sky Is A Showcase Of Twinkling Stars And Constellations
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Cosmic Speed Of Light Travel Between Nebula Clouds And Star System
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