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How Hubble works; its past, present and future; and the people behind it.
The Telescope
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Hand-Held Hubble
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Where's Hubble Now?
Behind the Pictures
Are the colors real?
Learn about Hubble photography.
Spacecraft Gallery
Hubble in action
See snapshots of the telescope floating through its celestial environment and view the astronauts, astronomers and engineers at work.
HUBBLE ESSENTIALS
telescope summary
NUTS & BOLTS
telescope technology
Like to take things apart? Inside Hubble are high-tech science instruments and the electronics that keep them running. Find out what makes the telescope tick.
TEAM HUBBLE
documentary feature
High above our atmosphere, periodic servicing missions from astronauts keep Hubble up to date and on target. Back on Earth, Hubble's "ground crew" tells the telescope what to do.
HAND-HELD HUBBLE
build a model
Want a Hubble of your own? Now you can build a scale model of the telescope with inexpensive parts from local hardware and craft stores.
WHERE'S HUBBLE NOW?
interactive map
Find Hubble's location in orbit. Track the telescope and other satellites.
ADVANCED VERSION
This interactive map lets you add other satellites. (Java required)
BASIC VERSION
This map is a snapshot of Hubble's current location.