A Look Back at Hubble’s Most Breathtaking Images
The Hubble Space Telescope has been capturing stunning images of the universe for 36 years. Initially launched with a significant flaw, NASA corrected its imaging capabilities in 1993. Since then, Hubble has provided breathtaking views of celestial phenomena, including galaxies, nebulae, and planetary systems.
- ▪NASA released the first images from the Hubble Space Telescope in May 1990.
- ▪Hubble's initial images were blurry due to a flaw in its onboard mirror, which was later corrected.
- ▪Hubble has since captured iconic images such as the Pillars of Creation and the Carina Nebula.
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| Canonical URL | https://nautil.us/a-look-back-at-hubbles-most-breathtaking-images-1281059/ |
| Publication time | Wed, 20 May 2026 21:30:00 +0000 |
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