Hubble Views of the Universe: Unraveling the Mysteries of Celestial Objects

Author: Carolyn Pitman
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Due to advancements in space technology, the Hubble Space Telescope was launched in 1990, enabling observations of celestial objects in the outer space beyond light pollution and atmospheric interference. This expanded the vision of humanity's exploration of the universe. The various astronomical optical instruments mounted on the Hubble can more accurately capture "starlight" that the human eye cannot distinguish. The precious astronomical images transmitted by Hubble are gradually revealing the mysteries of the universe's origins.
This book consists of six chapters: The first chapter briefly explains the applications of optics and physics in astronomy and details the overall configuration and functions of Hubble; Chapters two to five explore the mysteries of the entire universe, starting from our solar system and progressing from near to far in a systematic manner; The last chapter introduces the "biography" of Hubble, covering its conceptualization, historical role, construction process, mission execution, problem discovery, and two repair missions, as well as its future development. It can be considered a detailed and microcosmic portrayal of the history of astronomical technology. At the end of the book, there is a glossary that provides detailed explanations of commonly used astronomical terms or physical concepts to help readers gain a deeper understanding of astronomical phenomena.