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From Ancient Egyptian Myths to Astrophysics: A Jewel in the Queen’s Hair

ESA/Hubble — Mon, 20 May 2024 07:11:56 +0000

This stunning Hubble Space Telescope image shows the jewel-bright spiral galaxy NGC 4689, which is located approximately 54 million light-years from Earth in the constellation...

Cosmic Geode: Hubble Captures the Birth of a Sun-like Star

NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center — Sun, 19 May 2024 10:54:55 +0000

NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope captured a striking image of a trio of stars, including the variable star HP Tau, in a reflection nebula. These young...

Hubble’s Sharpest View: A Lenticular Galaxy’s Dust and Dark Matter Revealed

ESA/Hubble — Mon, 13 May 2024 07:03:17 +0000

NGC 4753, captured by the Hubble Telescope, reveals intricate dust structures and a dark matter halo. This galaxy serves as a crucial site for studying...

Final Upgrade: Hubble Celebrates the 15th Anniversary of Servicing Mission 4

NASA Hubble Mission Team — Sun, 12 May 2024 22:53:38 +0000

The final servicing mission of NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope in May 2009, known as SM4, marked the end of shuttle visits to the telescope and...

Supermassive Spectacle: Hubble Captures a Galaxy With a Voracious Black Hole

NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center — Thu, 09 May 2024 23:17:43 +0000

Hubble’s image of NGC 4951 highlights its bright spiral arms and active galactic nucleus, providing critical data for studying galaxy evolution. Bright, starry spiral arms...

Galactic Wonders: Hubble Explores a Supernova Factory

ESA/Hubble — Mon, 06 May 2024 07:02:44 +0000

Located 240 million light-years away, UGC 9684 is recognized for its regular production of supernovae and new stars, earning the spotlight in recent Hubble observations...

NASA Triumph: Science Restored on Hubble Space Telescope After Gyro Glitch

NASA — Wed, 01 May 2024 07:05:42 +0000

On April 30, 2024, NASA announced it restored the agency’s Hubble Space Telescope to science operations on April 29. The spacecraft is in good health...

Spiraling Secrets: Unveiling the X-Ray Mysteries of Dwarf Galaxy IC 776

ESA/Hubble — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 07:02:19 +0000

IC 776, a dwarf galaxy located in the Virgo galaxy cluster, is the subject of intensive study due to its emission of X-rays, offering insights...

Hubble Celebrates 34th Anniversary With a Spectacular View of the Little Dumbbell Nebula

Space Telescope Science Institute — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 08:25:48 +0000

Glowing Bipolar Bubble From Dying Star Expands Into Space In celebration of the 34th anniversary of the launch of NASA’s legendary Hubble Space Telescope on...

Hubble Unmasks the Luminous Core of a Historic Spiral Galaxy

ESA/Hubble — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 07:22:53 +0000

Hubble’s detailed image of the spiral galaxy ESO 422-41 highlights both its star-filled structure and historical significance in astronomical surveys. This Hubble Picture of the...

Astronomy & Astrophysics 101: Open Cluster

ESA/Hubble — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 07:02:34 +0000

What Is an Open Cluster? Open clusters are loosely bound groups of a few tens to a few hundred stars. They are found in spiral...

How a Single Star Outshines a Massive Galaxy in the Cosmic Dance of Light

ESA/Hubble — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 07:08:37 +0000

In this Hubble Space Telescope image, NGC 3783, a barred spiral galaxy, is featured alongside the star HD 101274, which, despite seeming nearby, is significantly...

Whispers in the Dark Nebula: The Chameleon’s Secret

ESA/Hubble — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 07:08:17 +0000

The spiral galaxy IC 4633, revealed by Hubble, is intertwined with the dark nebula of the Chameleon region and the enigmatic South Celestial Serpent, showcasing...

Resolving the Hubble Tension: Webb’s Precise Measurements Illuminate the Universe’s Expansion Mystery

European Space Agency (ESA) — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 03:08:52 +0000

The Hubble constant’s measurement discrepancy, known as the Hubble Tension, has been a significant puzzle in cosmology. The James Webb Space Telescope’s confirmation of the...

No Zoom: How Hubble’s Fixed Focus Captures the Vast Universe

ESA/Hubble — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 07:13:51 +0000

Hubble captures varied cosmic scales, from the close globular cluster NGC 1651 to distant galaxies, using its fixed observational scope and mosaicing when necessary. This...

NASA’s Real-Time Reveal: See What Webb and Hubble Are Observing Right Now

Space Telescope Science Institute — Sat, 23 Mar 2024 20:55:29 +0000

NASA’s Space Telescope Live provides an interactive way to explore the most accurate, up-to-date, publicly available information on current, past, and upcoming observations by NASA’s...

Astrophysical Anomalies: The Curious Case of the Spider Galaxy

ESA/Hubble — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:02:32 +0000

The Spider Galaxy, located 30 million light-years away, is cataloged under several names, distinguishing it from the similarly nicknamed but distant Spiderweb Galaxy. This gauzy-looking...

NASA’s Webb and Hubble Team Up To Solve Universe Expansion Rate Puzzle

Space Telescope Science Institute — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:31:53 +0000

Webb Measurements Shed New Light on a Decade-Long Mystery One of the three scientific justifications to the U.S. Congress for building the Hubble Space Telescope...

Jupiter Unveiled: Hubble Captures the Giant’s Roaring Storms and Volcanic Moon Io

Space Telescope Science Institute — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 02:58:06 +0000

Cyclones, Wind Shear, Violent Storms Churn in Jupiter’s Atmosphere The largest and nearest of the giant outer planets, Jupiter’s colorful clouds present an ever-changing kaleidoscope...

Magellanic Spiral Galaxies Decoded: Hubble Captures LEDA 42160

ESA/Hubble — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 07:05:29 +0000

LEDA 42160, in the Virgo cluster, experiences significant star formation changes due to ram pressure. Classified as a Magellanic spiral galaxy, it showcases the nuanced...

Cosmic Illusions: Hubble Spots a Spiral Galaxy in Disguise

ESA/Hubble — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 08:05:21 +0000

NGC 4423, located in Virgo, misleadingly appears as an irregular galaxy but is truly a spiral galaxy. Our fixed perspective from Earth limits our view,...

Galactic Fossils: Ancient Stars Whisper Celestial Secrets in the Large Magellanic Cloud

ESA/Hubble — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 08:11:31 +0000

NGC 1841 in the Large Magellanic Cloud showcases the early universe’s star formation, highlighting the role of globular clusters as cosmic fossils within satellite galaxies...

Ram Pressure Magic: Unveiling the Secrets of Star Formation in IC 3476

ESA/Hubble — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 06:26:54 +0000

Ram pressure stripping in IC 3476 boosts star formation in specific areas by compressing gas, despite the galaxy’s tranquil appearance. This image features IC 3476,...

Hubble Reveals How Galactic Collisions Ignite Star Formation

Penn State University — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 21:08:31 +0000

A study leveraging NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has revealed that galaxy collisions, contrary to destroying stars, actually create conditions conducive to the formation of millions...