You Won't Believe What the Hubble Space Telescope Does at Night

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[00:00:00]Did you know the Hubble Space Telescope does this?

[00:00:03]Launched [music] in 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope orbits Earth at 347 miles above us, giving it a unique vantage [music] point to capture astonishing imagery of distant galaxies and cosmic phenomena, surpassing ground-based telescopes.

[00:00:17]Hubble has produced over 1.5 million observations, contributing to groundbreaking discoveries, including the accelerating expansion of the universe, >> [music] >> leading scientists to theorize about dark energy's dominant role in cosmic evolution.

[00:00:32]It travels at approximately 17,500 miles per hour, completing an orbit around Earth every 95 [music] minutes, providing scientists with constant access to deep-sky observations, making it a powerful tool for research and discovery.

[00:00:46]Hubble's observations have resulted in stunning images, like the Pillars of Creation.

[00:00:51]These cosmic snapshots reveal star formation processes, [music] transforming our understanding of the universe and captivating millions of viewers around the globe.