Expanding Universe. the Hubble Space Telescope by Charles F. Bolden Jr.

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Updated with 30 new images to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the telescope's launch, these epic pictures have answered some of the most compelling questions of time and space while also revealing new mysteries. Come face to face with the most breathtaking images from the Hubble Telescope, one of the greatest tools in the history of science. On the 30th anniversary of its launch into low-earth orbit, this. and John Mace Grunsfeld also offer their insights on Hubble's legacy and future space exploration. With investigations into everything from black holes to exoplanets, the Hubble Telescope has changed not only the face of astronomy but also our very sense of being in the universe.

The collection is accompanied by an essay from photography critic Owen Edwards and an interview with Zoltan Levay, who explains how the pictures are composed. Ultra-high resolution and taken with almost no background light, these pictures have answered some of the most compelling questions of time and space while also revealing new mysteries, like the strange 'dark energy' that sees the universe expanding at an ever-accelerating rate. On the 30th anniversary of its launch into low-earth orbit, this updated edition of Expanding Universe presents 30 brand new images, unveiling more hidden gems from the Hubble's archives. With investigations into everything from black holes to exoplanets, the Hubble Telescope has changed not only the face of astronomy but also our very sense of being in the universe. and John Mace Grunsfeld also offer their insights on Hubble's legacy and future space exploration.

Expanding Universe. the Hubble Space Telescope by Charles F. Bolden Jr.