Hubble has a computer problem and it’s proving difficult to fix
The Hubble Space Telescope is experiencing a computer problem and is not collecting scientific data. Engineers are working on a fix, but it’s proving difficult.
Hubble snaps a radiant galaxy lit up by a very active black hole
The Hubble Space Telescope captured a brilliant image of spiral galaxy NGC 3254, which has a particularly luminescent and active core emitting as much energy as the rest of the…
Hubble catches sight of a beautifully swirling galaxy in flux
Hubble’s latest look into deep space is a real dazzler. Image: ESA/Hubble & NASA, A. Riess et Say hello to NGC 4680. This distant galaxy — it’s more than 350…
Hubble captures a luminous spiral galaxy looking all chill and relaxed
Swirling around in the Virgo constellation, the Hubble Space Telescope captured a look at the spiral galaxy NGC 5037, NASA shared on Friday. Located roughly 150 million light-years away from…
How to see a photo NASA’s Hubble telescope took on your birthday
The Hubble Space Telescope is one of the most illuminating and awe-inspiring inventions, capturing the beauty of the universe with its massive lenses as it orbits the Earth day in…
NASA highlights the idyllic, lonely space oasis of ‘Necklace Nebula’ stars
This cluster of stellar bodies may be formally known as the “Necklace Nebula,” but to me it just looks like a peaceful, lush oasis hanging out in deep space. Image:…
Hubble captures a massive black hole blazing fiery plasma trails across the cosmos
The focus of this new image share from NASA — a photo captured by the Hubble Space Telescope in 2012 — is Hercules A. The distant galaxy, also known as…
Beefy spiral galaxy shines brighter than ever in stunning Hubble image
The Hubble Space Telescope captured a new image of the galaxy known as NGC 7678, showing off its notoriously bright and beefy arm of stars and gas spiraling up and…
Hubble Space Telescope back up and running following software error
Hubble paused its operations this week following a software issue. With the issue now resolved, the telescope has begun its scientific operations once more.
Brilliant Hubble images show colliding galaxies
When galaxies collide, they appear distorted and strange. This week, astronomers working on the NASA and European Space Agency’s legendary Hubble Space Telescope posted six images of vivid galactic mergers.…