Hubble’s Universe Milky Way Marvels
30 years ago. the Hubble Space Telescope opened a window to the stars.
That window revealed the universe’s grand scale.
It extended our vision across the galaxy.
...and began a new age of scientific discovery.
Hubble has studied stars in every stage of life…
...and helped unlock secrets of their evolution.
It observed cosmic jets shoot from young stars...
...and watched them shape their environment.
It has mapped a supernova’s aftermath in real-time.
Hubble discovered the intricate details of nebulas…
...saw pulsars send shock waves through space…
...and captured the beauty of stellar death.
It has seen flashes of light echo through the darkness of space.
It analyzed the light of other worlds to see what they’re made of...
...and found the disks of dust where planets are born.
From its perch in low-Earth orbit...
...Hubble has expanded our vision across the galaxy...
...offering a new perspective on our galactic home.
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