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.
More Hubble Activities and Links
Calling Future Explorers
Start with a 360-degree video and discover the unique paths that led people to careers with the Hubble Space Telescope.
Explore the Night Sky
Using our Skymap, find astronomical objects with a backyard telescope, or binoculars, then compare your view to Hubble’s images of the object.
Hubble Albums
Flip through Hubble’s Flickr albums and see astronauts at work in space, behind the scenes of mission operations, and images from nebulae to gravitational lens.
Hubble E-books
Investigate the mysteries of the universe, or dive into Hubble’s history with our free, downloadable e-books.
Hubble Podcasts
Hear about Hubble’s mission, discoveries, and images.
Hubble Videos
From science to history, from servicing mission to technology, and from documentaries to human interest stories, NASA had produced a library of informative and interesting videos on the Hubble Space Telescope.