Hubble photographed Mars on August 27, 2003, the time the `red planet` was closest to Earth in 60,000 years.
Hubble photographed Mars on August 27, 2003, the time the `red planet` was closest to Earth in 60,000 years.
Jupiter and the moon Ganymede in the same frame were taken in 2007. Ganymede is the largest natural satellite in our solar system with a diameter larger than Mercury.
Jupiter and the moon Ganymede in the same frame were taken in 2007. Ganymede is the largest natural satellite in our solar system with a diameter larger than Mercury.
The image is so sharp that Saturn’s small planetary rings can be clearly seen, taken by Hubble in 2004.
The image is so sharp that Saturn’s small planetary rings can be clearly seen, taken by Hubble in 2004.
The mesmerizing beauty of the Horsehead Nebula 1,600 light years from Earth was captured by Hubble with infrared wavelengths in 2012.
The mesmerizing beauty of the Horsehead Nebula 1,600 light years from Earth was captured by Hubble with infrared wavelengths in 2012.
Nebula NGC 6302 looks like a butterfly with wings spread across the galaxy.
Nebula NGC 6302 looks like a butterfly with wings spread across the galaxy.
The 7 light-year wide Bubble Nebula is located in the constellation Cassiopeia.
The 7 light-year wide Bubble Nebula is located in the constellation Cassiopeia.
Sombrero, 28 million light years from Earth, is one of the most `photogenic` galaxies.
Sombrero, 28 million light years from Earth, is one of the most `photogenic` galaxies.
Image taken in 2012 shows part of the Andromeda galaxy, the Milky Way’s closest neighbor.
Image taken in 2012 shows part of the Andromeda galaxy, the Milky Way’s closest neighbor.
The violent explosion in the star system Eta Carinae, 7,500 light-years away, was captured by Hubble in 2019. The system contains at least two stars and is surrounded by the Homunculus nebula.
The violent explosion in the star system Eta Carinae, 7,500 light-years away, was captured by Hubble in 2019. The system contains at least two stars and is surrounded by the Homunculus nebula.
The expanding halo around the red star V838 Monocerotis was photographed in 2004. This cosmic wonder is part of the Unicorn constellation 20,000 light years from Earth.
The expanding halo around the red star V838 Monocerotis was photographed in 2004. This cosmic wonder is part of the Unicorn constellation 20,000 light years from Earth.
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