Articles related to "Hubble Space Telescope"
The End of the Hubble Space Telescope
Efforts to save the Hubble Space Telescope seem to have run aground; does the great observatory now have only a few years of life left, or might we still find a way to rescue it?
hubble space telescope • nasa • astronomy • mission • hubble space telescope
Efforts to save the Hubble Space Telescope seem to have run aground; does the great observatory now have only a few years of life left, or might we still find a way to rescue it?
hubble space telescope • nasa • astronomy • mission • hubble space telescope
Evidence for Dark Matter Found
A collision of galaxy clusters has produced a ring of dark matter that was detected by NASA and ESA's Hubble Space Telescope.
dark matter • discovery • evidence • ring • hubble space telescope
A collision of galaxy clusters has produced a ring of dark matter that was detected by NASA and ESA's Hubble Space Telescope.
dark matter • discovery • evidence • ring • hubble space telescope
Far-Out Chemistry! Detecting an Extrasolar Planet's Atmosphere
The atmosphere of a planet orbiting a star outside our solar system has been detected for the first time by the Hubble Space Telescope. And, in another first, information about its chemical composition has been gathered.
chemistry • exochemistry • astrochemistry • spectroscopy • hubble space telescope
The atmosphere of a planet orbiting a star outside our solar system has been detected for the first time by the Hubble Space Telescope. And, in another first, information about its chemical composition has been gathered.
chemistry • exochemistry • astrochemistry • spectroscopy • hubble space telescope
Save Hubble Space Telescope
The legendary Hubble Space Telescope narrowly escaped deliberate destruction. It's future is not clear though, and most probably will never be displayed in the Smithsonian
hubble • deep field • galaxy • planet • nebula
The legendary Hubble Space Telescope narrowly escaped deliberate destruction. It's future is not clear though, and most probably will never be displayed in the Smithsonian
hubble • deep field • galaxy • planet • nebula
Supernovae Advance Models of Stellar Evolution
Images of recent supernovae have enabled astronomers to identify the precursor stars of these explosions, overturning accepted theories of the evolution of massive stars.
supernovae • new supernova • supernova stars • supernova image • hubble space telescope
Images of recent supernovae have enabled astronomers to identify the precursor stars of these explosions, overturning accepted theories of the evolution of massive stars.
supernovae • new supernova • supernova stars • supernova image • hubble space telescope
The Hubble Space Telescope
Astronomy was considered an arcane hobby. But after Hubble returned some images that looked like Art, that perception was changed to awe.
chandra x-ray • compton gamma ray • spitzer infra red • electro-magnetic spectrum • large binocular telescope
Astronomy was considered an arcane hobby. But after Hubble returned some images that looked like Art, that perception was changed to awe.
chandra x-ray • compton gamma ray • spitzer infra red • electro-magnetic spectrum • large binocular telescope
The Largest Ground-Based Telescope
Astronomers have been interested in producing earth-based images that are as good as the Hubble space telescope. Now the Large Binocular Telescope does that.
large binocular telescope • interferometry • nulling • deep space stargazing • astronomy
Astronomers have been interested in producing earth-based images that are as good as the Hubble space telescope. Now the Large Binocular Telescope does that.
large binocular telescope • interferometry • nulling • deep space stargazing • astronomy
Water on Extrasolar Planets
In early April 2007 astronomers announced the discovery of water on a planet orbiting the star, HD 209458. How is it possible to detect water on an extrasolar planet?
spectroscopy • extrasolar planet • astronomical • infrared • hd 209458b
In early April 2007 astronomers announced the discovery of water on a planet orbiting the star, HD 209458. How is it possible to detect water on an extrasolar planet?
spectroscopy • extrasolar planet • astronomical • infrared • hd 209458b
Can Hubble Space Telescope See Flag on the Moon?
Basic physics provides a formula for calculating the smallest detail the Hubble Space Telescope can resolve on the surface of the Moon. It is larger than a flag.
moon • apollo • hubble space telescope • moon landing • hst
Basic physics provides a formula for calculating the smallest detail the Hubble Space Telescope can resolve on the surface of the Moon. It is larger than a flag.
moon • apollo • hubble space telescope • moon landing • hst
From Comet Swift-Tuttle
Some years you can view a vivid meteor shower. Other years, the meteor's lightshow is choked out by the brightness of the moon.
comet swift-tuttle • perseids • perseid meteor shower • louis swift • horace tuttle
Some years you can view a vivid meteor shower. Other years, the meteor's lightshow is choked out by the brightness of the moon.
comet swift-tuttle • perseids • perseid meteor shower • louis swift • horace tuttle
Google Sky
Google is now doing for the rest of the universe what they already did for Earth, by allowing computer users to view the universe around them.
google sky • mapping the universe • desktop images • guide to galaxies • nebulae
Google is now doing for the rest of the universe what they already did for Earth, by allowing computer users to view the universe around them.
google sky • mapping the universe • desktop images • guide to galaxies • nebulae
How Amateurs Can Contribute to Astronomy
Amateur astronomer Anthony Wesley's discovery of an impact on Jupiter illustrates how amateurs can still make important contributions to the science of astronomy.
astronomy • science • ccd camera • astronomy telescopes • amateur astronomy
Amateur astronomer Anthony Wesley's discovery of an impact on Jupiter illustrates how amateurs can still make important contributions to the science of astronomy.
astronomy • science • ccd camera • astronomy telescopes • amateur astronomy
Designing Tools for Space
Astronauts have to use specially designed tools when working in space.
astronaut tools • designing tools for space • hubble servicing mission • types of space tools • where are space tools designed
Astronauts have to use specially designed tools when working in space.
astronaut tools • designing tools for space • hubble servicing mission • types of space tools • where are space tools designed
Colliding Galaxies
What happens when galaxies collide? The result is often galactic-sized fireworks and strange and beautiful new shapes.
galaxies in collision • galactic mergers • what happens when galaxies collide • gravity pulls galaxies together • tidal interactions in space
What happens when galaxies collide? The result is often galactic-sized fireworks and strange and beautiful new shapes.
galaxies in collision • galactic mergers • what happens when galaxies collide • gravity pulls galaxies together • tidal interactions in space
Eerie Night Skies
The night sky can sometimes look very eerie. Join me as we explore the strange skies of the aurora.
aurora • northern lights • aurora borealis • aurora australis • southern lights
The night sky can sometimes look very eerie. Join me as we explore the strange skies of the aurora.
aurora • northern lights • aurora borealis • aurora australis • southern lights
Let's Find Orion, a Winter Constellation
Let's locate and explore Orion, an easy to find constellation in the winter sky.
orion • winter constellation • constellation • mythology • the hunter
Let's locate and explore Orion, an easy to find constellation in the winter sky.
orion • winter constellation • constellation • mythology • the hunter
Astronomy of a Different Color: New Wavelengths Open New Windows
wavelengths • radio astronomy • ultraviolet astronomy • infrared astronomy • opttical wavelengths
wavelengths • radio astronomy • ultraviolet astronomy • infrared astronomy • opttical wavelengths
Gravitational Lens and Dark Matter
Gravitational lenses, predicted by Einstein's general relativity, provide an important experimental confirmation of this theory and help astronomers find dark matter.
gravitational lens • quasars • galaxies • general relativity • einstein
Gravitational lenses, predicted by Einstein's general relativity, provide an important experimental confirmation of this theory and help astronomers find dark matter.
gravitational lens • quasars • galaxies • general relativity • einstein
Almost Back in the Saddle?
The latest update on the Space Shuttle return-to-flight effort shows areas of key progress, as well as new challenges. Will America's manned space program resume flying on schedule?
nasa • space • shuttle • columbia • repair
The latest update on the Space Shuttle return-to-flight effort shows areas of key progress, as well as new challenges. Will America's manned space program resume flying on schedule?
nasa • space • shuttle • columbia • repair
December Holidays in Space
December holidays have been celebrated in space since 1968. Let's take a look at the celebrations high above the earth's atmosphere and catch some very cool videos, too!
december holidays in space • christina coruth • kids' korner • kids'corner • suite101.com
December holidays have been celebrated in space since 1968. Let's take a look at the celebrations high above the earth's atmosphere and catch some very cool videos, too!
december holidays in space • christina coruth • kids' korner • kids'corner • suite101.com
The Cosmic Distance Ladder, III: Measuring the Hubble Constant
a brief discussion on the Hubble constant and recent efforts to measure it
astronomy • c • extragalactic distance scale
a brief discussion on the Hubble constant and recent efforts to measure it
astronomy • c • extragalactic distance scale
The Interstellar Medium, Part II: Dense Molecular Clouds
A discussion of how molecular clouds form and how star formation occurs within them.
astronomy • molecular clouds • star formation • interstellar medium
A discussion of how molecular clouds form and how star formation occurs within them.
astronomy • molecular clouds • star formation • interstellar medium
Twinkle twinkle little star, no more.
Earth's atmosphere perpetual movement blurs incoming starlight. It was because of this blurring the Hubble Space Telescope was launched, to peek from above the atmosphere, but new technology has succeeded in circumventing this problem
adaptive optics • hubble • fugate • keck • subaru
Earth's atmosphere perpetual movement blurs incoming starlight. It was because of this blurring the Hubble Space Telescope was launched, to peek from above the atmosphere, but new technology has succeeded in circumventing this problem
adaptive optics • hubble • fugate • keck • subaru
Io Volcanic Plume Photographed
New Horizons shows us the biggest volcanic eruption yet on Jupiter's hot moon Io.
io • volcano • tvashtar • prometheus • masubi
New Horizons shows us the biggest volcanic eruption yet on Jupiter's hot moon Io.
io • volcano • tvashtar • prometheus • masubi
The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence
SETI, or the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence, is the collective name for a number of on-going projects dedicated to the search for extraterrestrial life.
search for extraterrestrial intelligence • seti • frank drake • frank drake first seti search • tau ceti
SETI, or the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence, is the collective name for a number of on-going projects dedicated to the search for extraterrestrial life.
search for extraterrestrial intelligence • seti • frank drake • frank drake first seti search • tau ceti
Artrain USA
Don't be left behind. Get onboard the Artrain!
artrain usa • helen milliken • michigan council for the arts • artrain • train museum
Don't be left behind. Get onboard the Artrain!
artrain usa • helen milliken • michigan council for the arts • artrain • train museum
Astronomers Find Atmosphere on Planet Outside Solar System
Extra-solar planet has a gas atmosphere similar to Jupiter orbiting a nearby star.
extrasolar • hubble
Extra-solar planet has a gas atmosphere similar to Jupiter orbiting a nearby star.
extrasolar • hubble
Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9
The impact of comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 showed that the solar system is still a very volatile place.
comets • shoemaker-levy 9 • gene shoemaker • carolyn shoemaker • david levy
The impact of comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 showed that the solar system is still a very volatile place.
comets • shoemaker-levy 9 • gene shoemaker • carolyn shoemaker • david levy
Dwarf Planet Larger than Pluto
Eris is confirmed to be the largest known solar system object beyond Neptune, forcing Pluto to retain its Dwarf Planet status.
eris • pluto • xena • dwarf planet • dysnomia
Eris is confirmed to be the largest known solar system object beyond Neptune, forcing Pluto to retain its Dwarf Planet status.
eris • pluto • xena • dwarf planet • dysnomia
Google Earth and the Interactive Classroom
Google Earth brings geography to life and allows for an interdisciplinary approach in classrooms where it might be a challenge to locate an atlas.
google earth • interactive classroom • interdisciplinary • interactive whiteboard • virtual globe
Google Earth brings geography to life and allows for an interdisciplinary approach in classrooms where it might be a challenge to locate an atlas.
google earth • interactive classroom • interdisciplinary • interactive whiteboard • virtual globe
Hubble Deep View of a Spiral Galaxy
Hubble's exceptional view of one of the galaxies in the Coma Cluster reveals the details in the spiral and its environs.
ngc 4921 • abell 1656 • coma galaxy cluster • coma berenices galaxy • hubble deep view
Hubble's exceptional view of one of the galaxies in the Coma Cluster reveals the details in the spiral and its environs.
ngc 4921 • abell 1656 • coma galaxy cluster • coma berenices galaxy • hubble deep view
New Storms Spotted on Jupiter
Storms are firing up in Jupiter's atmosphere, with new areas of turbulence popping up near the Great Red Spot.
new red spot on jupiter • more jovian storms • great red spot gets company • jupiter has measles • red spot jr.
Storms are firing up in Jupiter's atmosphere, with new areas of turbulence popping up near the Great Red Spot.
new red spot on jupiter • more jovian storms • great red spot gets company • jupiter has measles • red spot jr.
Toronto Trek Part One
A look at the Toronto Trek Convention that was held July 20-22.
toronto • trek • 15 • star • trek
A look at the Toronto Trek Convention that was held July 20-22.
toronto • trek • 15 • star • trek
Astronomical Telescope Functions
The three major functions of an astronomical telescope are in order of importance: to gather light, to resolve details, and to magnify images.
telescopes • astronomical • resolving power • light gathering power • magnifying power
The three major functions of an astronomical telescope are in order of importance: to gather light, to resolve details, and to magnify images.
telescopes • astronomical • resolving power • light gathering power • magnifying power
Brian Greene's "Icarus at the Edge of Time"
Author and famed theoretical physicist Dr. Brian Greene aimed at creating a more accessible book with his latest: Icarus at the Edge of Time.
brian greene • icarus at the edge of time • cosmology for kids • einstein • theory of relativity
Author and famed theoretical physicist Dr. Brian Greene aimed at creating a more accessible book with his latest: Icarus at the Edge of Time.
brian greene • icarus at the edge of time • cosmology for kids • einstein • theory of relativity
DVD Picks: Way Cool Science Space Trekkers
A neat science release from Thinkeroo helps kids 6-10 explore space.
A neat science release from Thinkeroo helps kids 6-10 explore space.
Edwin Hubble - Astronomer with a Bang
Edwin Hubble began the field of cosmology when he proved that the universe is made up of many galaxies. He went on to become famous.
hubble telescope • hubble law • big bang • astronomer • cosmology
Edwin Hubble began the field of cosmology when he proved that the universe is made up of many galaxies. He went on to become famous.
hubble telescope • hubble law • big bang • astronomer • cosmology
How to See Satellites and Other Spacecraft
The space shuttle, the International Space Station, and satellites are all easily visible in the nighttime sky if you know where and when to look.
how to see satellites • man-made objects in space • observing iridium flares • seeing the international space station • how to find the space shuttle overhead
The space shuttle, the International Space Station, and satellites are all easily visible in the nighttime sky if you know where and when to look.
how to see satellites • man-made objects in space • observing iridium flares • seeing the international space station • how to find the space shuttle overhead
Planet Formation Remains a Puzzle
a rough sketch of planet formation, and some difficulties in further understanding
planet formation • astronomy • solar system • accretion discs • angular momentum
a rough sketch of planet formation, and some difficulties in further understanding
planet formation • astronomy • solar system • accretion discs • angular momentum
Strange New Worlds
As the number of planets discovered outside our solar system continues to grow, is it possible that one day soon we will find an Earth-like planet orbiting another star--perhaps even one with life?
space • planet • extrasolar • extraterrestrial • nasa
As the number of planets discovered outside our solar system continues to grow, is it possible that one day soon we will find an Earth-like planet orbiting another star--perhaps even one with life?
space • planet • extrasolar • extraterrestrial • nasa
The Astronomy of the Local Group
The Milky Way Galaxy is one of 30-35 galaxies that are in the space neighborhood known as the Local Group. Here are some interesting facts about this "neighborhood."
the local group • galaxy • astronomy • milky way • supercluster
The Milky Way Galaxy is one of 30-35 galaxies that are in the space neighborhood known as the Local Group. Here are some interesting facts about this "neighborhood."
the local group • galaxy • astronomy • milky way • supercluster
The Compton Gamma Ray Observatory
NASA's orbital observatory program contained four Telescopes to observe different electromagnetic frequencies. The Compton observatory looked for gamma-rays.
gamma-ray • supernova explosion • blazers • great orbital observatories • nasa
NASA's orbital observatory program contained four Telescopes to observe different electromagnetic frequencies. The Compton observatory looked for gamma-rays.
gamma-ray • supernova explosion • blazers • great orbital observatories • nasa
The Drake Equation
The Drake Equation is used to estimate the number of intelligent civilisations in the Milky Way galaxy, based upon several estimated terms.
the drake equation • intelligent life in the galaxy • frank drake • the search for extraterrestrial intelligence • alien civilisations
The Drake Equation is used to estimate the number of intelligent civilisations in the Milky Way galaxy, based upon several estimated terms.
the drake equation • intelligent life in the galaxy • frank drake • the search for extraterrestrial intelligence • alien civilisations
The Hubbub About Hubble
What's the buzz about Hubble, our deep-space telescope? Learn everything from its major parts to its most valuable discoveries.
hubble • telescope • deep • space • nasa
What's the buzz about Hubble, our deep-space telescope? Learn everything from its major parts to its most valuable discoveries.
hubble • telescope • deep • space • nasa
The Truth Behind the Eye of God Nebula
An e-mail circulating shows a space image purportedly taken by NASA of a rare object called the Eye of God. Find out what the object really is.
eye of god nebula • hubble image urban legend • what is the eye of god nebula • real name of the eye of god nebula • helix nebula is the eye of god nebula
An e-mail circulating shows a space image purportedly taken by NASA of a rare object called the Eye of God. Find out what the object really is.
eye of god nebula • hubble image urban legend • what is the eye of god nebula • real name of the eye of god nebula • helix nebula is the eye of god nebula
What is Astrophotography
Astrophotography...what is it? Why is it pursued? Who pursues it? Where is it done? How is it accomplished and when?
astrophotography • what is astrophotography • night-sky photography • astronomical photography • celestial photography
Astrophotography...what is it? Why is it pursued? Who pursues it? Where is it done? How is it accomplished and when?
astrophotography • what is astrophotography • night-sky photography • astronomical photography • celestial photography
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