Hubble Space Telescope

The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is a space-based observatory launched into low Earth orbit in 1990. It is designed to observe astronomical objects and phenomena in the universe, utilizing a large reflecting telescope and a suite of high-resolution instruments across various wavelengths, including ultraviolet, visible, and near-infrared light. Hubble operates above Earth's atmosphere, allowing it to capture clearer images without atmospheric distortion. It has made significant contributions to numerous fields in astrophysics, including the measurement of the rate of expansion of the universe, the study of distant galaxies, and the exploration of the life cycle of stars. Hubble is named after the American astronomer Edwin Hubble, who played a crucial role in establishing the field of observational cosmology.