Hubble Space Telescope @HubbleTelescope
News from the Hubble Space Telescope operated by the Space Telescope Science Institute (@spacetelescope) in partnership with NASA. hubblesite.org/news Joined June 2008-
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Join us as Dr. Eduardo Vitral talks about how advancements in Hubble observation techniques have improved our understanding of dark matter's nature, marking a significant step forward in the study of our universe—on Tuesday, May 7. youtube.com/live/_NosasFa1…
Galaxy NGC 4423 may look like an oddball with an elongated shape, but in fact it is a fairly typical spiral galaxy seen from the side. In a well-placed coincidence, a more distant face-on spiral can be seen to the lower left. Credit: NASA, ESA.
Did you know that Hubble has not only expanded our understanding of the universe, it has impacted innovations here on Earth? From enhancing detection imagery to tracking endangered species, Hubble has helped shape our lives and society. #HubbleGotchu Credit: D. Kirshenblat/STScI
Wow, what a view! To celebrate Hubble’s 34th launch anniversary, NASA released the telescope’s new observation of the Little Dumbbell Nebula. Let's take the tour! youtube.com/watch?v=pPPpAw…
M76—the Little Dumbbell Nebula—is composed of a ring, seen edge-on as the central bar structure, and two lobes on either opening of the ring. Before the star burned out, it ejected the ring of gas and dust. (1/6)
What a show! To celebrate the 34th launch anniversary of the legendary Hubble telescope, NASA is sharing its observation of the Little Dumbbell Nebula—an expanding double-sided bubble of glowing gasses from a dying star: bit.ly/3W2Kfw2
Hubble’s near-infrared vision can’t “poke through” the dark dusty region in the center of IRAS 16562-3959, but the observatory can see the large plumes of light escaping on either side, where the dust likely has been cleared away by the jet of a massive star. Credit: ESA/NASA.
The Space Telescope Science Institute's principal science visuals developer Joe DePasquale shares his thoughts about serendipitous Hubble observations of asteroids. illuminateduniverse.org/2024/04/19/ast…
The large, random sample offers new insights into the formation and evolution of the asteroid belt. Finding a lot of small asteroids favors the idea that they are fragments of larger asteroids that have collided and broken apart, like smashed pottery. (5/6)
Cataloging asteroids is tricky because they are faint and they don't stop to be photographed as they zip along their orbits around the Sun. Astronomers recently used a trove of archived Hubble images to snag a largely unseen population of smaller asteroids in their tracks. (1/6)
Astronomers used Hubble's unique capabilities to identify a largely unseen population of very small asteroids. The treasure hunt required perusing 37,000 Hubble images. The payoff? Finding 1,701 asteroid trails: bit.ly/4cYTBio
Hubble examined the central region of galaxy NGC 1313 and found it’s filled with open star clusters—groups of young stars that are loosely bound together by gravity. These clusters tend to disperse after a few million years. Learn why: bit.ly/43a0Tvi
The Glowing Eye Nebula, aka NGC 6751, “peers” across the cosmos in the constellation Aquila. Like all planetary nebulas, it was formed when a dying sunlike star ejected its outer gaseous layers and then lit them up: bit.ly/3Vzox2a
April showers bring May flowers. 🌼 In 2018, Hubble captured this image of the Serpens Nebula, a star-forming region that resembles stormy clouds on a spring day. This reflection nebula is home to a unique feature known as the “Bat Shadow”: bit.ly/3IOR4tk
Dive into the “Cosmic Reef” with Hubble! In 2020, this science visualization was part of Hubble’s 30th anniversary celebrations. Time flies! Discover more about what Hubble captured in this scene: bit.ly/4a2eHdQ
⭐ + 💧 = 🌈 ! In this Hubble image, the colors aren’t refracted and reflected by water. They align with different atoms. Blue shows oxygen, green sulfur, and red hydrogen. See wider views of the Veil Nebula: bit.ly/48FpZ65
Did you miss this week’s public lecture? Learn about the discoveries that have allowed us to better understand gamma rays and their involvement in the final stage of massive stars and origin of heavy chemical elements. youtu.be/-lfyZlfcOV4
Back in 2010, Hubble studied this small galaxy to observe a supernova explosion known as SN 2010jl. The galaxy UGC 5198A is about 150 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Leo. Credit: ESA/Hubble & NASA, A. Filippenko, N. Bartmann.
Clear April nights are filled with galaxies! This month you can spot the Pinwheel Galaxy, M81, and M82. Set a time to admire the sky from your backyard, front stoop, or rooftop deck! Watch “Tonight’s Sky” to learn about this month’s constellations. youtu.be/LuA8Qs5rDwI
Join us as we hear about the discoveries that have allowed us to better understand gamma ray bursts and their involvement in the final stage of massive stars and origin of heavy chemical elements—TODAY at 3:00 p.m. ET. youtube.com/watch?v=49JUIe…
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394 Followers 460 Following @NASARoman Consulting Staff Scientist @STScI. Asteroid 6815.M76—the Little Dumbbell Nebula—is composed of a ring, seen edge-on as the central bar structure, and two lobes on either opening of the ring. Before the star burned out, it ejected the ring of gas and dust. (1/6)
The large, random sample offers new insights into the formation and evolution of the asteroid belt. Finding a lot of small asteroids favors the idea that they are fragments of larger asteroids that have collided and broken apart, like smashed pottery. (5/6)
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NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope resumed science operations on Friday, Dec. 8, after it paused science observations on Nov. 23 due to an issue with one of its gyros. The spacecraft is in good health and once again operating using all three of its gyros: go.nasa.gov/485bSar
#NASAWebb + @HubbleTelescope = gold! This image of galaxy cluster MACS0416 combines visible and infrared light to create one of the most colorful views of the universe. Astronomers have unearthed some nuggets of science, too: webbtelescope.pub/3txHQx4
How can you be fascinated by something if you can’t see it? On November 7, learn how we have improved the accessibility of astronomical images through alt text, extended descriptions, and tactile representations. youtube.com/live/WR7it5KoW…
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Join the Space Telescope Science Institute as we discuss the remarkable life of Nancy Grace Roman and observatory named for her. Tune in TODAY at 4:30 p.m. ET: youtube.com/live/mWDM22lHC… #RomanScience
Researchers using #NASAWebb recently discovered a plume jetting out from the south pole of Enceladus more than 20 times the size of the Saturn moon itself. This animation illustrates how the moon’s water plumes feed the planet’s torus. Read on: webbtelescope.pub/3pscOo5
Happy birthday @NASAHubble! 🎂 #OTD in 1990, Hubble launched from @NASAKennedy, beginning the journey that would transform our understanding of the universe. But did you know Hubble's control center is located at Goddard? 👀 Learn more!
Neither of my parents have a college degree… but I was an early 90s baby who’s parents watched Star Trek TNG & X-Files 🖖🏻 Also I will never forget the first time watching this cinematic masterpiece:
We asked our staff what movie or TV show inspired them to work in astronomy. 🌟 There were a lot of great answers, but we noticed one show in particular was mentioned a lot. 🖖 #SpaceReels #StarTrek @SirPatStew @levarburton #StarTrekTNG @gates_mcfadden #StarTrekPicard
What a great image to celebrate the 33rd anniversary of the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope! #HubbleAnniversary
Celebrate #Hubble’s 33rd launch anniversary with an ethereal photo of the star-forming region NGC 1333! Hubble’s colorful view unveils an effervescent cauldron of glowing gasses and dust stirred up and blown around by newly forming stars: bit.ly/3mLrgGQ
When an "imaging artifact" turns out to be one of the wildest things we've ever observed in the universe. A supermassive black hole. Ejected from its galaxy. Compressed gas in its wake. AND FORMED A 200,000 LIGHT-YEAR LONG STRING OF STARS. WHAT.
Hubble observed a curious linear feature that was first dismissed as an imaging artifact from the telescope’s cameras. But follow-up observations reveal it is a 200,000-light-year-long chain of young blue stars created in the wake of a runaway black hole: bit.ly/3JTk7Ma
Watch as these five incredible women talk about their work in astronomy at the Space Telescope Science Institute. #WomensHistoryMonth #BehindTheMission ➡️ youtube.com/playlist?list=…
Cristina Oliveira, the deputy mission head for the @NASARoman at STScI, discusses following your passion and the many ways to be involved in astronomy. #WomensHistoryMonth #BehindTheMission
The first #NASAWebb results from TRAPPIST-1 are in! Measurements of mid-infrared light from TRAPPIST-1 b indicate that the rocky Earth-sized planet is hot enough to bake pizza and is probably devoid of atmosphere. What does this mean? ➡️ webbtelescope.pub/3nlCcLc
Star Wolf-Rayet 124 puts on a colorful final act before exploding in a supernova, a rare scene captured in stunning detail by #NASAWebb and unveiled at #SXSW. The distinctive nebula of Wolf-Rayet stars is a key source of cosmic dust in the universe: webbtelescope.pub/3Jbiaud
Ride another supernova shockwave to get somewhere new? #DestinyOfDust
The adventure begins! What do we want to do? You decide, vote now! #DestinyofDust
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