Hubble’s Beautiful Universe
For 35 years, the Hubble Space Telescope has orbited above Earth’s atmosphere, teaching us more than we ever imagined we could know about our universe and place within it. In addition to Hubble’s extraordinary scientific value, its transformative views of space continue to inspire and shape how we think about the cosmos.
In celebration of this benchmark anniversary, we’re sharing a new, free, and downloadable e-book. Hubble’s Beautiful Universe takes readers on a journey through Hubble’s mission, from 1990 to today, with many of the breathtaking images of the cosmos it’s collected along the way.
This book unfolds Hubble’s long-ranging story decade by decade, highlighting each era’s contributions to astronomy. It showcases Hubble’s important “firsts” that changed the way we understand our universe, and also explains the groundbreaking scientific concepts that Hubble studies, like mysterious dark matter and our universe’s accelerating expansion.
From groundbreaking astronaut servicing missions, to record-shattering observations, to jaw-dropping peeks into the deepest reaches of space, Hubble has shown Earth a universe more beautiful and more mysterious than anyone could have understood before its launch. As the Hubble team anticipates more years of discovery ahead, Hubble’s Beautiful Universe offers an exciting overview of the first 35 years of NASA’s most prolific astronomy mission.
