On April 24, 2020, the Hubble Space Telescope celebrated its 30th year in orbit by premiering a never-before-seen view of two beautiful nebulas named NGC 2020 and NGC 2014.
Hubble’s Senior Project Scientist Dr. Jennifer Wiseman takes us on a tour of this stunning new image, describes the telescope’s current health, and summarizes some of Hubble’s contributions to astronomy during its 30-year career.
- Hubble Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary With a Turbulent Tapestry of Blazing Starbirth
- Turbulent Firestorm of Starbirth Captured in Awe-Inspiring Hubble 30th Anniversary Portrait
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It is amazing the wonder that the universe has and the capability of mankind to explore it and decipher its mysteries. Looking at these images makes me feel insignificant but amazed at what mankind is able to do.
Before you get to excited keep in mind the image is computer enhanced. Greatly computer enhanced.