Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Happy Birthday, Hubble!

image from NASA

The Hubble Space Telescope was launched on this date in 1990. You can see Hubble images at Wikipedia and at the Hubble Heritage Image Gallery.

Here are a few:






This 3-minute video celebrated last year's birthday observance:


14 comments:

  1. The Hubble images are magnificent. I've used them from time to time as desktop wallpaper or background images in digital work. The video was stunning and awe inspiring. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. I love that government images are freely available :)

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  2. These photos are always so amazing to me! Thanks for sharing and adding some inspiration to my morning. I can't believe the Hubble has been up in space so long. Time is flying way too fast. Happy Wednesday. Hugs-Erika

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    1. I imagine there'll be a lot of celebration for the 30th anniversary year.

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  3. I remember when they launched Hubble and I remember when they went up to repair it, too. It was a bold mission and saved NASA from looking like fools.

    Also stopped by to let you know I am back on my original blog. I couldn't be happier, either.

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    1. The need for that initial repair is memorable.

      It was so good to see your original blog show up in my news reader again :)

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  4. Hubble redefined awe for me. :)

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    1. Isn't it! I hear they're lining up a replacement for 2021 (if I'm remembering the year correctly). I wonder what we'll see then :)

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  6. Wonderful photos, Hubble is a wonder! Valerie

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  7. I loved this post, aren't those pictures amazing 😁. They look so magical! I hope you are having a lovely week! J 😊 x

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    1. Oh, those Hubble images are stunners, aren't they!

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