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science1 year ago

Hubble's Decade-Long Quest Reveals Outer Solar System Secrets

The Hubble Space Telescope, through the OPAL (Outer Planet Atmospheres Legacy) program, has been observing the outer planets—Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—from 2014 to 2024. This decade-long study allows scientists to track atmospheric dynamics and seasonal changes, providing insights into the complex weather systems of these planets. Hubble's high-resolution images help monitor cloud patterns, storm activity, and atmospheric motion, building on the legacy of the Voyager missions and enhancing our understanding of planetary weather both within our solar system and beyond.

via SciTechDaily|
#hubblespacetelescope#nasa#opalprogram
science1 year ago

Hubble Reveals Enigmatic Edge-On Spiral Galaxy

The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a rare edge-on view of the spiral galaxy UGC 10043, located 150 million light-years away in the constellation Serpens. This perspective reveals the galaxy's unique features, including a large central bulge and a warped disk, likely caused by gravitational interactions with a nearby dwarf galaxy. The image, a composite from data collected in 2000 and 2023, highlights Hubble's enduring capabilities and its contributions to understanding galactic evolution and the universe's complexities.

via The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel|
#astronomy#galacticevolution#hubblespacetelescope
science-and-technology2 years ago

Hubble's Insight into the Complexities of Interpreting Galactic Imagery

NASA and ESA have shared a new photo from the Hubble Space Telescope showing a seemingly dense cluster of galaxies, but appearances can be deceiving in space photography. The largest spiral galaxy, NGC 1356, and two others, LEDA 467699 and LEDA 95415, look like they're close together, but in reality, they are hundreds of millions of light-years apart. The image highlights the challenge in interpreting celestial distances from two-dimensional images, as the actual proximity of these galaxies differs significantly from their angular separation in the sky.

via PetaPixel|
##astronomy#cosmicdistances
science-and-technology2 years ago

"Hubble Captures Extreme Weather on Remote Gas Giant"

The Hubble Space Telescope has observed extreme weather conditions on the hot Jupiter exoplanet WASP-121b, located 880 light-years away. The planet experiences intense cyclones and storms due to the significant temperature difference between its permanent day and night sides, with its atmosphere containing evaporated metals like iron and vanadium. These observations, combined with computer modeling, provide insights into the atmospheric dynamics of such exoplanets and could inform future studies of weather on smaller, potentially habitable worlds.

via Space.com|
##exoplanetweather#hotjupiter
science-and-technology2 years ago

Hubble Captures Dazzling 'Stellar Snowball' Explosion in Nearby Galaxy

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured a breathtaking image of a stellar explosion in the Large Magellanic Cloud, showcasing debris filaments that resemble cosmic fireworks. This observation underscores Hubble's significant contributions to astronomy since its launch in 1990, including over 1.5 million observations and aiding in the publication of more than 20,000 scientific papers. The Large Magellanic Cloud, a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way, serves as a key research location for understanding galactic formation and evolution.

via SciTechDaily|
##astronomy#hubblespacetelescope
space2 years ago

"Hubble Telescope Unveils Mysterious Spokes in Saturn's Rings"

The Hubble Space Telescope captured an image of transient dark features known as "spokes" in Saturn's rings, which are believed to be influenced by the planet's seasons and magnetic field. These spokes, first observed by Voyager 2 over 40 years ago, appear intermittently and are thought to be caused by solar wind interacting with Saturn's magnetic field. With Saturn's autumnal equinox approaching in May 2025, researchers anticipate increased spoke activity, offering a prime opportunity for observation and study to unravel the mystery behind their formation.

via Digital Trends|
##astronomy#hubblespacetelescope