Hubble explores the universe 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. That means it has observed some fascinating cosmic wonder every day of the year, including on your birthday.
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Your backyard telescope or binoculars may not have Hubble’s capabilities, but you can still see some of the same celestial objects Hubble has observed. Use our star charts to find these objects then compare what you see with the images Hubble has taken.
Investigate the mysteries of the universe with Hubble. Explore Hubble’s history, or its discoveries in the solar system, galaxies, exoplanets, stars, and the dark universe.
Hubble is the first observatory specifically designed for servicing by astronauts in space. Its modular components enabled upgrades that took advantage of advancements in technology.
Hubble celebrated its 34th year in orbit by premiering a stunning new Hubble image of the Little Dumbbell Nebula, an expanding shell of gas around an aging or dying star. After more than three decades, Hubble continues to uncover the mysteries of the universe. These are a few science achievements from Hubble’s latest year in orbit.