The Mice Galaxies are a colliding pair of galaxies, that will eventually merge into a single galaxy. They’re located about 300 million light-years away in the constellation Coma Berenices. In this data sonification, scientists represented brightness with volume and pitch – brighter light is louder and lower pitched. The vertical position of objects in the… Continue reading 21-Sonification of the Mice Galaxies

The Hubble Space Telescope has taken over 1.5 million observations over the years. One of them is the incredible image of the Antennae Galaxies. The Antennae Galaxies, officially designated as NGC 4038 and NGC 4039, present a celestial ballet within the vast cosmic theater. Located approximately 68 million light-years away in the Corvus constellation, these… Continue reading 22-Hubble’s Inside The Image: Antennae Galaxies

Astronomers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope have observed water vapor in the atmosphere of the smallest exoplanet ever detected. Located 97 light-years away, planet GJ 9827d is approximately twice the size of Earth. This finding raises the possibility of other planets with water-rich atmospheres in our galaxy. However, it remains uncertain whether the observed water… Continue reading 23-Hubble Uncovers Water Vapor In Small Exoplanet’s Atmosphere

This data sonification of Arp 140 shows a pair of interacting galaxies. The leftmost galaxy is a barred spiral galaxy known as NGC 275, and the right-side galaxy is a lenticular galaxy called NGC 274. In barred spiral galaxies, a bar of stars runs through the central bulge of the galaxy (seen here as a… Continue reading 24-Sonification of Arp 140

Galaxy mergers, hidden spectacles in our vast universe, play a crucial role in shaping cosmic landscapes. Unlock the secrets of these celestial events and the pivotal role of Hubble in capturing their essence. Join us on a journey to explore the unseen forces that sculpt galaxies, unveiling the intricate tapestry of our cosmic existence. In… Continue reading 25-Galaxy Mergers: Past and Present

The Hubble Space Telescope has taken over 1.5 million observations over the years. One of them is the incredible image of Abell 2744. Abell 2744, known as Pandora's Cluster, nestled in the Sculptor constellation, emerges as a celestial marvel. This cosmic spectacle showcases an intricate dance of galaxies, clusters, and dark matter, captivating astronomers and… Continue reading 26-Hubble’s Inside The Image: Abell 2744

The Hubble Space Telescope has taken over 1.5 million observations over the years. One of them is the incredible image of The Pillars of Creation. The Pillars of Creation in the Eagle Nebula, situated in the Serpens constellation, stand as celestial marvels. Composed of interstellar gas and dust, these towering structures captivate astronomers and stargazers… Continue reading 27-Hubble’s Inside The Image: The Eagle Nebula

The Hubble Space Telescope has taken over 1.5 million observations over the years. One of them is the incredible image of RS Puppis. RS Puppis is a remarkable and highly luminous Cepheid variable star located in the constellation Puppis, known for its regular pulsations and dramatic changes in brightness. In this video, Dr. Padi Boyd… Continue reading 28-Hubble’s Inside The Image: RS Puppis

Dive into the cosmic journey of astronaut Ken Bowersox, a key player in the success of Hubble's Servicing Mission 1. Bowersox shares firsthand accounts of the mission's challenges and groundbreaking strategies that revitalized the Hubble Space Telescope, setting the stage for future missions. Explore the transformative impact of the team’s contributions during Servicing Mission 1,… Continue reading 29-Then and Now – Hubble’s Servicing Mission 1 (Ken Bowersox)

Embark on a cosmic odyssey with Frank Cepollina, a driving force behind the success of Hubble's Servicing Mission 1. Discover firsthand accounts of his instrumental role in the mission, revealing the innovative solutions and relentless determination that revitalized the Hubble Space Telescope. Join us in exploring the transformative impact of Cepollina's leadership during Servicing Mission… Continue reading 30-Test, Test, and Retest – Hubble’s Servicing Mission 1 (Frank Cepollina)

Dive into the cosmic legacy of Joe Rothenberg, a guiding force behind the triumphs of Hubble's Servicing Mission 1. Rothenberg's pivotal role unfolds as he shares firsthand insights into the mission's challenges and innovative strategies that breathed new life into the Hubble Space Telescope. Experience the transformative impact of Rothenberg's leadership during Servicing Mission 1,… Continue reading 31-The Challenge – Hubble’s Servicing Mission 1 (Joe Rothenberg)

Dive into the captivating history of the Hubble Space Telescope and astronaut Kathy Thornton's crucial role in Servicing Mission 1! Join us for an exclusive interview where Kathy Thornton shares firsthand accounts of the groundbreaking mission, unveiling the challenges, triumphs, and the incredible journey that revitalized Hubble, capturing breathtaking cosmic images. Explore the awe-inspiring achievements… Continue reading 32-Make It or Break It – Hubble’s Servicing Mission 1 (Kathy Thornton)

Embark on a cosmic voyage as we delve into the pivotal role played by David Leckrone in Hubble's Servicing Mission 1. In this exclusive interview, Leckrone shares firsthand accounts of the mission's challenges and triumphs, uncovering the behind-the-scenes efforts that revitalized the Hubble Space Telescope. Join us in experiencing the impact of Servicing Mission 1… Continue reading 33-The Big Fix – Hubble’s Servicing Mission 1 (David Leckrone)

Join us as we delve into the remarkable history of the Hubble Space Telescope and the critical role played by astronaut Story Musgrave during Servicing Mission 1. In this interview, Story Musgrave shares firsthand accounts of the groundbreaking mission that revitalized Hubble, allowing it to capture breathtaking images and unlock the secrets of the cosmos.… Continue reading 34-Going For It All – Hubble’s Servicing Mission 1 (Story Musgrave)

Dive into the fascinating saga of Hubble's Servicing Mission 1 with Ed Weiler, one of the driving forces behind its success. In this exclusive interview, Weiler unveils the challenges and triumphs that revitalized the Hubble Space Telescope, turning it into a cosmic marvel. Experience the mission's impact firsthand as Weiler shares his insights, recounting the… Continue reading 35-The Great American Comeback – Hubble’s Servicing Mission 1 (Ed Weiler)

The Hubble Space Telescope has taken over 1.5 million observations over the years. One of them is the incredible image of galaxy M87 and its giant jet. M87, a massive elliptical galaxy in the Virgo Cluster, is famous for its prominent jet of high-energy particles and radiation that extends for thousands of light-years from its… Continue reading 36-Hubble’s Inside The Image: M87 Jet

When the Hubble Space Telescope launched, one of its main goals was to measure the rate at which our universe is expanding. That rate is called the “Hubble Constant” – named after the astronomer Edwin Hubble, who contributed to the discovery of the universe’s expansion. However, the expected value of the expansion rate is different… Continue reading 37-Expansion Rate: The Hubble Tension

Gravitational waves are invisible ripples in the fabric of space-time. They are caused by some of the most violent and energetic events in the universe. These include colliding black holes, collapsing stellar cores, merging neutron stars or white dwarf stars, the wobble of neutron stars that are not perfect spheres and possibly even the remnants… Continue reading 38-Gravitational Waves: Ripples In Space-Time