Handprints on Hubble

Source - NASA Science News for June 26, 2015

As the Hubble Space Telescope celebrates its 25th anniversary, scientists are reflecting on the key role astronauts played in allowing the telescope to continue making great discoveries.

The complete article can be found here: http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2015/26jun_handprints/

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Hubble: Pillars of Creation are also Pillars of Destruction

NASA Science News for Jan. 7, 2015

Recently, Hubble revisited the famous "Pillars of Creation," providing astronomers with a sharper and wider view of the iconic star forming region. The image hints that the Pillars of Creation might also be "pillars of destruction."

The complete article can be found here: http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2015/07jan_pillarsofcreation/

Hubble Witnesses Asteroid's Mysterious Disintegration

Source - NASA Science News for March 6, 2014

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has recorded the never-before-seen break-up of an asteroid into as many as 10 smaller pieces.

The complete article can be found here: http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2014/06mar_asteroid/

Hubble Images Become Tactile 3-D Experience for the Blind

Below is some of the text from an article posted on the NASA Hubble Space Telescope site on the use of 3-D printing to produce tactile 3-D astronomical images for the blind and visually impaired:

"Three-dimensional printers are transforming the business, medical, and consumer landscape by creating a vast variety of objects, including airplane parts, football cleats, lamps, jewelry, and even artificial human bones."

"Now astronomers Carol Christian and Antonella Nota of the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore, Md., are experimenting with the innovative technology to transform astronomy education by turning images from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope into tactile 3-D pictures for people who cannot explore celestial wonders by sight. The 3-D print design is also useful and intriguing for sighted people who have different learning styles, said the researchers. Christian and Nota admit their task is a challenge because astronomers really can't see space objects in three dimensions."

You can read the complete article here: http://www.nasa.gov/content/goddard/hubble-images-become-tactile-3-d-experience-for-the-blind/#.Us91WfSrweo

Hubble Spots an Asteroid with Six Tails

Source - NASA Science News for Nov. 7, 2013

The Hubble Space Telescope has spotted a strange asteroid spewing six comet-like tails of dust. This could be a sign that the asteroid is breaking apart.

The complete article can be found here: http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2013/07nov_6tails/

Hubble Discovers a New Moon around Neptune

Source - NASA Science News for July 15, 2013

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has discovered a new moon orbiting the distant blue-green planet Neptune.

The complete article can be found here: http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2013/15jul_neptunemoon/

Hubble Observes a Cobalt Blue Exoplanet

Source - NASA Science News for July 11, 2013

Astronomers working with NASA's Hubble Space Telescope have deduced the actual color of a planet orbiting another star 63 light-years away. The planet is HD 189733b, and its color is cobalt blue. If seen directly, this planet would look like a deep blue dot, reminiscent of Earth's color as seen from space.

The complete article can be found here: http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2013/11jul_cobaltblue/

See Saturn at its Best and Brightest

Source - NASA Science News for April 25, 2013

Saturn and Earth are having a close encounter. See the ringed planet at its best and brightest on April 28th.

The complete article can be found here: http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2013/25apr_saturn/

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Hubble Sees Comet ISON

Source - NASA Science News for April 24, 2013

A new picture of Comet ISON taken by the Hubble Space Telescope is giving astronomers key information about what might happen when the comet plunges into the sun later this year.

The complete article can be found here: http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2013/24apr_hubbleison/

Fifth Moon Discovered Around Pluto

Source - NASA Science News for July 13, 2012

While scanning the Pluto system for possible hazards to the approaching New Horizons spacecraft, astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope have discovered a fifth moon orbiting the dwarf planet.

The full story can be found here: http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2012/13jul_pluto5/

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Stellar Flare Blasts Exoplanet

Source - NASA Science News for June 28, 2012

Working in tandem, NASA's Hubble Space Telescope and Swift satellite have caught a distant star blasting one of its own planets with a powerful stellar flare.

The eruption stripped thousands of tons of material from the planet's atmosphere.

The full story can be found here: http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2012/28jun_alienflare/

Hubble Transit of Venus

Source - Space Weather News for June 7, 2012: http://spaceweather.com

HUBBLE TRANSIT OF VENUS:  Transits of Venus are rare.  Transits of Venus with the Hubble Space Telescope alongside are unprecedented.  Astrophotographer Thierry Legault has captured a historic photo of Hubble crossing the face of the sun right beside the inky-black disk of Venus.  It is highlighted on today's edition of http://spaceweather.com.

The world's largest collection of Venus Transit images may be found in Space Weather's new realtime photo gallery:  http://spaceweather.com/gallery/

SOLAR FLARE ALERTS: Would you like a call when sunspots erupt? Solar flare alerts are available from http://spaceweathertext.com (text) and http://spaceweatherphone.com (voice).

Hubble Discovers a New Moon Around Pluto

Source - NASA Science News for July 20, 2011

Astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope discovered a fourth moon orbiting Pluto. The new satellite was uncovered in a Hubble survey searching for rings around the dwarf planet.

FULL STORY at:

http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2011/20jul_p4/



"This composite of two Hubble images shows Pluto's four satellites in motion." (Image copyright NASA)

Hubble Sees Aftermath of a Possible Asteroid Collision

Source - NASA Science News for Oct. 13, 2010

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured rare images of a suspected asteroid collision. The snapshots show a bizarre X-shaped object at the head of a comet-like trail of material.

FULL STORY at

http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2010/13oct_asteroidcollision2/

Hubble Photographs Jupiter Impact Site

Source - Space Weather News for June 16, 2010: http://spaceweather.com

HUBBLE SEEKS DEBRIS, FINDS NONE: Even the Hubble Space Telescope cannot find any debris where a meteoroid apparently hit Jupiter on June 3rd. Today, researchers released new HST images of the impact site, which show nothing but uninterrupted clouds. The non-detection is consistent with a relatively small asteroid or comet fragment making a shallow strike in Jupiter's high atmosphere. Links to photos and more information may be found at http://spaceweather.com

NOCTILUCENT CLOUDS: Observers in Europe are reporting brightening displays of noctilucent clouds (NLCs). That's to be expected. Late spring and early summer often bring the strongest displays of these electric-blue clouds wafting across the top of Earth's atmosphere. Visit today's edition of http://spaceweather.com for photos, observing tips--and a possible connection between NLCs and sunspots.

SPACE WEATHER ALERTS: Would you like to turn your phone into a space weather monitoring system? Sign up for Space Weather PHONE: http://spaceweatherphone.com

Hubble 3D to Premiere at Pacific Science Center’s Boeing IMAX Theater on the largest screen in Seattle March 19

Posted on behalf of the Pacific Science Center:

SEATTLE – Pacific Science Center’s Boeing IMAX Theater launches its newest space film Hubble 3D March 19. This giant-screen film is the latest in the Smithsonian’s space-related IMAX film series and is the seventh film created by IMAX’s award-winning space team.

Hubble 3D chronicles NASA’s historic Hubble Space Telescope, the first major optical telescope to be placed in space. Development for the space observatory began in 1970, but technical glitches and other space-program setbacks delayed its launch until 1990. Since then, NASA performed five service missions that improved the telescope and enabled it to make in excess of 800,000 observations and capture more than 500,000 images of more than 25,000 celestial objects from within the solar system and beyond.

The film contains several minutes of IMAX 3-D footage captured by NASA’s STS-125 Atlantis astronauts, including their intricate space walks during the final service repairs to the telescope. This footage will give audiences the sensation of being in space while performing some of the most difficult tasks ever undertaken in NASA’s 50-year history.

Pacific Science Center’s Boeing IMAX Theater’s six-story screen and 3-D technology will showcase the breathtaking images of the universe captured by the Hubble telescope in a truly immersive format. Viewers will feel like they are among the stars as they observe the splendor of nebulae and other galaxies and witness the life cycle of celestial bodies. They will also gain an understanding of the efforts needed to ensure the success of the Hubble mission.

Hubble 3D was directed by veteran IMAX filmmaker Toni Myers (Space Station 3D) and was narrated by Academy Award Nominee Leonardo DiCaprio (Shutter Island). It was produced by IMAX and Warner Bros. Pictures in cooperation with NASA.

Pacific Science Center’s Boeing IMAX Theater is located at 200 Second Ave. North, under the arches, near the Space Needle, in Seattle. For information on tickets and showtimes, please call 206/443-2001 or visit the website at www.pacificsciencecenter.org

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Hubble Sees Suspected Asteroid Collision

Source - NASA Science News for February 2, 2010

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has observed a mysterious X-shaped debris pattern and trailing streamers of dust that suggest a head-on collision between two asteroids.

FULL STORY at

http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2010/02feb_asteroidcollision.htm?list894285

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NASA Releases Spectacular First Images from Rejuvenated Hubble

Source - NASA Science News for September 9, 2009

Today, astronomers declared the Hubble Space telescope a fully rejuvenated observatory with the release of spectacular new images and data from four of its six operating science instruments.

FULL STORY AND IMAGES at

http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2009/09sep_hubbleimages.htm?list894285

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Extraordinary Photos of Hubble and Atlantis Transiting the Sun

Source - Space Weather News for May 15, 2009: http://spaceweather.com

A photographer in Florida has taken extraordinary photos of space shuttle Atlantis and the Hubble Space Telescope passing together in front of the sun. The shuttle's silhouette outlined by solar fire is a must-see. Shortly after the photos were taken, the shuttle's robotic arm reached out, grappled Hubble, and drew the great telescope into the shuttle's cargo bay, where it is now being serviced by NASA astronauts. Visit http://spaceweather.com to see the pictures and to follow the progress of the STS-125 servicing mission.

Space Shuttle Atlantis Launches on Final Mission to Hubble

Source - NASA Science News for May 11, 2009

After a smooth countdown and picture-perfect liftoff, space shuttle Atlantis and a crew of seven astronauts are in space, ready to begin their 11-day mission to service NASA's Hubble Space Telescope. Atlantis lifted off Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 2:01 p.m. EDT on May 11th.

FULL STORY at

http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2009/11may_hubblemission1.htm?list894285

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