Hubble Launch date 20th Anniversary

slade_x

Launched at 3.33pm GMT / 8:33am EDT 24 April 1990

Just a quick homage:

http://hubblesite.org/gallery/

http://hubblesite.org/newscenter/

http://heritage.stsci.edu/gallery/galindex.html


Once again, Thank You Hubble.

ynotdu

Thanks a million for the links Slade_X! and Yeah Thanks a million Hubble!
I notice that Google have even incorporated it in their name on the homepage!:)

Beeker

slade_x wrote: »

Launched at 3.33pm GMT / 8:33am EDT 24 April 1990

Just a quick homage:

http://hubblesite.org/gallery/

http://hubblesite.org/newscenter/

http://heritage.stsci.edu/gallery/galindex.html


Once again, Thank You Hubble.

I remember the day well. I was at work and went to the canteen to listen to the launch on VOA {Voice of America} on my shortwave radio:)
It was the only way back then to follow the launches live.

slade_x

new hubble book:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hubble-Journey-Through-Space-Time/dp/0810989972/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1272367929&sr=8-1 £11.99

April 2010 marks the 20th anniversary of one of the most important scientific tools ever employed by humanity, the Hubble Space Telescope. Hubble is the most celebrated celestial observer since Galileo assembled his first optical instruments. Theoretical physicist and astronomer Lyman Spitzer realized that our atmosphere was an imperfect window on the universe and he was the first person to propose the idea of placing a large telescope in orbit, free of the obstacles that clouded ground-based observatories. He was the driving force behind the development of what would eventually become Hubble. Named after the trailblazing astronomer Edwin P. Hubble, the space-based telescope has revolutionised astronomy by providing unprecedented deep and clear views of the universe, ranging from our own solar system to extremely remote fledgling galaxies formed not long after the Big Bang more than 13 billion years ago. Beyond its scientific contributions, 20 years of Hubble research and imagery have had a profound impact on the world's imagination and spiritual growth. The purpose of the book is to celebrate two decades of astronomical, scientific and technological breakthroughs as told through historic and glorious photographs. "Hubble: A Journey through Space and Time" features a collection of Hubble's most important images, as well as a section on the five successful manned missions that have kept the observatory functioning. Hubble's top 20 discoveries will be described in commentaries by notable scientists. Mission astronauts will contribute their reminiscences as well.

Temporarily out of stock

Other sources:

http://www.eason.ie/look/9780810989979/Hubble/Edward-Weiler €24.70

http://www.whsmith.co.uk/CatalogAndSearch/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=9780810989979 £12.39

ynotdu

Together!
It shows how We could not have had one without the other!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJmADQkhUeo

slade_x

For anyone really interested in acquiring the book, the only in stock source i seem to be able to find is on ebay, price is a little extortianate but it seems to be the only immediate source

http://cgi.ebay.ie/Hubble-Journey-Through-Space-and-Time-Book-Edward-W-/300415453467?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Non_Fiction&hash=item45f228091b £28.51 / €33

I just ordered it so we'll how long it takes to arrive

Update 6/05/2010, Received a full refund through paypal, the reason given they dont have stock anymore and any sources they tried didnt either

_Tombstone_

5 years later, 25 Anniversary.

The Hubble Space Telescope turns 25 — here are its best 25 images

I'm liking this one...

The Sombrero Galaxy: Hubble took this mosaic image of the stunning Sombrero galaxy (M104) in 2004. It’s 50,000 light years across and is located 28 million light-years from Earth. The distinctive shape is caused by thick rings of dust toward the perimeter of the disc.

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NASA Unveils Celestial Fireworks as Official Image for Hubble 25th Anniversary

The brilliant tapestry of young stars flaring to life resemble a glittering fireworks display in the 25th anniversary NASA Hubble Space Telescope image, released to commemorate a quarter century of exploring the solar system and beyond since its launch on April 24, 1990.

“Hubble has completely transformed our view of the universe, revealing the true beauty and richness of the cosmos” said John Grunsfeld, astronaut and associate administrator of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate. “This vista of starry fireworks and glowing gas is a fitting image for our celebration of 25 years of amazing Hubble science.”

The sparkling centerpiece of Hubble’s anniversary fireworks is a giant cluster of about 3,000 stars called Westerlund 2, named for Swedish astronomer Bengt Westerlund who discovered the grouping in the 1960s. The cluster resides in a raucous stellar breeding ground known as Gum 29, located 20,000 light-years away from Earth in the constellation Carina.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5MwOCgzQ6M

http://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-unveils-celestial-fireworks-as-official-image-for-hubble-25th-anniversary

Rubecula

The famous Deep Field image:

http://phys.org/news/2015-04-hubble-deep-field-images-early.html

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Beyond generating awe and wonder, what scientific purposes do astronomical images serve?

Fluffy88

I'm normally a consumer of the content posted here, but I happened across this documentary on Hubble.
http://video.pbs.org/video/2365472415/

The documentary covers it's history, it's big fix and some of the work it has been used to accomplish.