<p>The admired Hubble Space Telescope, which has revolutionised astronomical discovery since its launch in 1990, will ease into retirement with a scaled-back observing program, NASA officials said on Tuesday (June 4).</p>

<p>One of the three gyroscopes that manages the direction in which the telescope points has become unstable in recent months, leading to intermittent "safe mode" episodes.</p>

<p>"After carrying out a series of tests and carefully considering our options, we have decided that we will transition Hubble to operate using only one of its three remaining gyros," said NASA's Mark Clampin, director of the astrophysics division.</p>

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<p>While, the other gyro will be kept powered up in reserve for potential future use.</p>

<p>The transition, which is expected to be completed by mid-June, will reduce Hubble's efficiency at carrying out science observations by 12 per cent, dropping from 85 orbits a week to 74, informed Patrick Crouse, project manager for the Hubble Space Telescope mission.</p>

<p>The telescope can still observe the entire night sky throughout the year; it can no longer follow objects closer than Mars. These close-up observations were uncommon anyway, according to Crouse.</p>

<p>As per NASA’s calculations, there is a greater than 70 per cent chance of operating with this configuration through 2035.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At the end of the telescope's life, NASA plans to safely de-orbit or otherwise dispose of the popular science instrument.</p>

<p>"We do not see Hubble as being on its last legs, we do think it's a very capable observatory, (poised) to do exciting science with other observatories in orbit and those that will join us in orbit," said Crouse.</p>

<p>The telescope was launched in 1990 and operates about 320 miles (515 kilometers) above Earth, it was named after astronomer Edwin Hubble.</p>

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<p>Between 1993 and 2009 astronauts visited Hubble five times on repair missions.</p>

<p>NASA and SpaceX earlier said they were studying a probable mission that would re-boost Hubble's orbit, which slowly decays over time due to Earth's gravitational pull, and part of that review also considered ways to alleviate against the loss of gyros.</p>

<p>However, Clampin downplayed the idea of adding external gyroscopes, calling them "vague concepts" that were never genuinely explored.</p>

<p>Hubble continues to make significant discoveries, including in 2022 when it detected the farthest individual star ever seen -- Earendel, whose light took 12.9 billion years to reach us.<br />
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Clampin said despite its waning capacity, Hubble keeps performing a "breadth of great science," from exploring objects in our solar system to investigating early galaxies to collaborating with the newer James Webb Space Telescope to investigate the atmospheres of exoplanets.</p>

<p>While Webb, now the main space telescope, stands out in infrared discovery, Hubble's expertise in visible light creates a complementary capability, allowing them to work together and significantly.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The admired Hubble Space Telescope, which has revolutionised astronomical discovery since its launch in 1990, will ease into retirement with a scaled-back observing program, NASA officials said on Tuesday (June 4).

The admired Hubble Space Telescope, which has revolutionised astronomical discovery since its launch in 1990, will ease into retirement with a scaled-back observing program, NASA officials said on Tuesday (June 4). One of the three gyroscopes that manages the direction in which the telescope points has become unstable in recent months, leading to intermittent "safe mode" episodes. "After carrying out a series of tests and carefully considering our options, we have decided that we will transition Hubble to operate using only one of its three remaining gyros," said NASA's Mark Clampin, director of the astrophysics division. Also read: Planetary parade: Astrophotographer snaps 'out of this world' six-planet line-up While, the other gyro will be kept powered up in reserve for potential future use. The transition, which is expected to be completed by mid-June, will reduce Hubble's efficiency at carrying out science observations by 12 per cent, dropping from 85 orbits a week to 74, informed Patrick Crouse, project manager for the Hubble Space Telescope mission. The telescope can still observe the entire night sky throughout the year; it can no longer follow objects closer than Mars. These close-up observations were uncommon anyway, according to Crouse. As per NASA’s calculations, there is a greater than 70 per cent chance of operating with this configuration through 2035. At the end of the telescope's life, NASA plans to safely de-orbit or otherwise dispose of the popular science instrument. "We do not see Hubble as being on its last legs, we do think it's a very capable observatory, (poised) to do exciting science with other observatories in orbit and those that will join us in orbit," said Crouse. The telescope was launched in 1990 and operates about 320 miles (515 kilometers) above Earth, it was named after astronomer Edwin Hubble. Also read: Study finds new male birth control gel safe and effective; reveal promising trial results Between 1993 and 2009 astronauts visited Hubble five times on repair missions. NASA and SpaceX earlier said they were studying a probable mission that would re-boost Hubble's orbit, which slowly decays over time due to Earth's gravitational pull, and part of that review also considered ways to alleviate against the loss of gyros. However, Clampin downplayed the idea of adding external gyroscopes, calling them "vague concepts" that were never genuinely explored. Hubble continues to make significant discoveries, including in 2022 when it detected the farthest individual star ever seen -- Earendel, whose light took 12.9 billion years to reach us. Clampin said despite its waning capacity, Hubble keeps performing a "breadth of great science," from exploring objects in our solar system to investigating early galaxies to collaborating with the newer James Webb Space Telescope to investigate the atmospheres of exoplanets. While Webb, now the main space telescope, stands out in infrared discovery, Hubble's expertise in visible light creates a complementary capability, allowing them to work together and significantly. (With inputs from agencies)

Hubble Space Telescope faces a hiccup, but to stay in service for 'years to come'

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<p>The legendary Hubble Space Telescope, known for producing stunning images of the cosmos, has completed 34 years in orbit.</p>

<p>Hubble Space Telescope has helped scientists prove that our universe is 13.7 billion years old and that many galaxies host humongous black holes at their centres.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The spaceborne eye also helped scientists map the mysterious substance dark matter in 3D. NASA's Hubble Mission team stated, "Most of Hubble's discoveries were not anticipated&nbsp;before launch. The space telescope is the most scientifically productive space astrophysics mission in NASA history. The demand for using Hubble is so high it is&nbsp;currently&nbsp; oversubscribed by a factor of six-to-one."</p>

<p>On the 34th anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers revealed a fresh picture of the Dumbbell Nebula or M76, Space.com reported. It is a two-lobed, expanding shell of gas shed by a dying star at the centre.&nbsp;</p>

<p>M76 resembles "a balloon&nbsp;that's been&nbsp;pinched around a middle waist." It's located 3,400 light-years from Earth in the constellation Perseus. Moreover, a glowing ring of gas and dust ejected by the central star when it runs out of fuel borders it.</p>

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<p>The star's temperature exceeds 130,000 degrees Celsius (250,000 degrees Fahrenheit), making it one of the hottest known stellar remnants. It is roughly 24 times the temperature of our Sun's surface.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Hubble image shows the outer layers form a dumbbell-shaped ring around the star, which hosts a myriad of dense knots of gas and dust ranging from 17 billion kilometres to 56 billion kilometres. Each knot has as much mass as three whole Earths.</p>

<p>While there's a chance that the binary star might have shaped the ring, the companion star isn't visible in the Hubble images. A theory by NASA suggests that the central star might've consumed the shredded invisible star.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, despite being classified as a "planetary nebula," the M76 has no association with any known planets.</p>

<p>The Hubble Space Telescope is right above Earth's atmosphere, orbiting our planet roughly 320 miles (515 km) above the ground. However, NASA has boosted the telescope into slightly higher orbits several times to keep it from gradually being dragged into the Earth's atmosphere.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to NASA, the telescope will operate until at least the late 2020s. The agency plans to attach a propulsion module to the telescope, enabling a controlled re-entry into the Pacific Ocean or elevate it into a higher orbit to keep it above during the next decade.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The legendary Hubble Space Telescope, known for producing stunning images of the cosmos, has completed 34 years in orbit. Hubble Space Telescope has helped scientists prove that our universe is 13.

The legendary Hubble Space Telescope, known for producing stunning images of the cosmos, has completed 34 years in orbit. Hubble Space Telescope has helped scientists prove that our universe is 13.7 billion years old and that many galaxies host humongous black holes at their centres. The spaceborne eye also helped scientists map the mysterious substance dark matter in 3D. NASA's Hubble Mission team stated, "Most of Hubble's discoveries were not anticipated before launch. The space telescope is the most scientifically productive space astrophysics mission in NASA history. The demand for using Hubble is so high it is currently oversubscribed by a factor of six-to-one." On the 34th anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers revealed a fresh picture of the Dumbbell Nebula or M76, Space.com reported. It is a two-lobed, expanding shell of gas shed by a dying star at the centre. M76 resembles "a balloon that's been pinched around a middle waist." It's located 3,400 light-years from Earth in the constellation Perseus. Moreover, a glowing ring of gas and dust ejected by the central star when it runs out of fuel borders it. ALSO READ | 'Vampire facials' lead to women catching HIV; CDC reports cases of transmission via cosmetic procedures The star's temperature exceeds 130,000 degrees Celsius (250,000 degrees Fahrenheit), making it one of the hottest known stellar remnants. It is roughly 24 times the temperature of our Sun's surface. The Hubble image shows the outer layers form a dumbbell-shaped ring around the star, which hosts a myriad of dense knots of gas and dust ranging from 17 billion kilometres to 56 billion kilometres. Each knot has as much mass as three whole Earths. While there's a chance that the binary star might have shaped the ring, the companion star isn't visible in the Hubble images. A theory by NASA suggests that the central star might've consumed the shredded invisible star. However, despite being classified as a "planetary nebula," the M76 has no association with any known planets. The Hubble Space Telescope is right above Earth's atmosphere, orbiting our planet roughly 320 miles (515 km) above the ground. However, NASA has boosted the telescope into slightly higher orbits several times to keep it from gradually being dragged into the Earth's atmosphere. According to NASA, the telescope will operate until at least the late 2020s. The agency plans to attach a propulsion module to the telescope, enabling a controlled re-entry into the Pacific Ocean or elevate it into a higher orbit to keep it above during the next decade. (With inputs from agencies)

NASA marks 34th anniversary of Hubble Space Telescope by unveiling stunning images of Dumbbell Nebula

<p>Recently, NASA’s Hubble Telescope captured an image of a huge “bridge of stars” between two evolving galaxies 250,000 light-year-away from Earth. The image was shared by NASA on January 26 and shows two humungous galaxies growing into each other.</p>

<p>These two galaxies are named&nbsp;Arp 295a and 295c, which are part of a loose galactic grouping called Arp 295. This group is located 270 million light-years away from Earth in the direction of the constellation Aquarius.</p>

<p>As per scientists, this cosmic space could become our new galactic home after the collision of the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies in 4 billion years.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Check out the full image here.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Curious about how galaxies evolve and grow? Sometimes galaxies collide, and if they don’t have enough momentum to move past each other, they can merge into a single larger galaxy. Learn more: <a href="https://t.co/zWmDE3PW4J">https://t.co/zWmDE3PW4J</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CosmicCollisions?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CosmicCollisions</a> <a href="https://t.co/HDF4X8upiW">pic.twitter.com/HDF4X8upiW</a></p>
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<h2><strong>Two huge evolving galaxies merge into one huge cosmic space</strong></h2>

<p>The hugely gorgeous stream of stars seen in the image between the two galaxies was created when two galaxies tried to merge towards each other with the gravitational interaction that ensues, drawing out gas, dust and stars.</p>

<p>When galaxies come close to each other so much that the strong gravitational pull between the two starts distorting their shapes, then they are known as interacting galaxies.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As per Space.com, this galactic interplay of galaxies approaching each other can last for billions of years as they loop around each other, making multiple close passages. Eventually, these close passages between interacting galaxies can result in the collision and merging of galaxies.</p>

<p>This interaction of galaxies tends to change their shape permanently, wiping out features such as spiral arms and creating a more homogenous, shapeless, irregular galaxy- which then looks like a stream of stars. The merger also causes an influx of gas into the resultant galaxy, which causes a bout of intense star formation called a starburst, as collapsing clouds of gas and dust are the building blocks of new stars.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As the merger continues, the two supermassive black holes with masses millions or billions of times that of the&nbsp;sun at the heart of the colliding galaxies head towards the centre of the newly created galaxies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per these observations of merging galaxies, astronomers have hinted towards the fatal fate of the Milky Way and its neighbouring, Andromeda.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Recently, NASA’s Hubble Telescope captured an image of a huge “bridge of stars” between two evolving galaxies 250,000 light-year-away from Earth. The image was shared by NASA on January 26 and shows two humungous galaxies growing into each other.

Recently, NASA’s Hubble Telescope captured an image of a huge “bridge of stars” between two evolving galaxies 250,000 light-year-away from Earth. The image was shared by NASA on January 26 and shows two humungous galaxies growing into each other. These two galaxies are named Arp 295a and 295c, which are part of a loose galactic grouping called Arp 295. This group is located 270 million light-years away from Earth in the direction of the constellation Aquarius. As per scientists, this cosmic space could become our new galactic home after the collision of the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies in 4 billion years. Also Read | Scientists fear for penguins in Antarctica as one dies of deadly H5N1 bird flu strain Check out the full image here. Curious about how galaxies evolve and grow? Sometimes galaxies collide, and if they don’t have enough momentum to move past each other, they can merge into a single larger galaxy. Learn more: https://t.co/zWmDE3PW4J #CosmicCollisions pic.twitter.com/HDF4X8upiW — NASA Universe (@NASAUniverse) January 26, 2024 × Two huge evolving galaxies merge into one huge cosmic space The hugely gorgeous stream of stars seen in the image between the two galaxies was created when two galaxies tried to merge towards each other with the gravitational interaction that ensues, drawing out gas, dust and stars. When galaxies come close to each other so much that the strong gravitational pull between the two starts distorting their shapes, then they are known as interacting galaxies. Also Read | Elon Musk announces first brain implant in a human patient by Neuralink As per Space.com, this galactic interplay of galaxies approaching each other can last for billions of years as they loop around each other, making multiple close passages. Eventually, these close passages between interacting galaxies can result in the collision and merging of galaxies. This interaction of galaxies tends to change their shape permanently, wiping out features such as spiral arms and creating a more homogenous, shapeless, irregular galaxy- which then looks like a stream of stars. The merger also causes an influx of gas into the resultant galaxy, which causes a bout of intense star formation called a starburst, as collapsing clouds of gas and dust are the building blocks of new stars. Also Read | Hot blue stars, giant pinwheels, massive voids: James Webb captures 19 spiral galaxies. See photos As the merger continues, the two supermassive black holes with masses millions or billions of times that of the sun at the heart of the colliding galaxies head towards the centre of the newly created galaxies. As per these observations of merging galaxies, astronomers have hinted towards the fatal fate of the Milky Way and its neighbouring, Andromeda. (With inputs from agencies)

Hubble Telescope captures massive ‘bridge of stars’ between two merging galaxies that could be our new home

<p>The mother of all collisions for Earth has (till now) been the asteroid that struck millions of years ago bringing the age of the dinosaurs to an end. Let's hope that remains the only planet-scale collision our homeworld has ever had the ill-fate to suffer. But Universe is filled with celestial bodies hundreds of times bigger than Earth. And when you consider galactic collisions, the scale is mind-boggling.</p>

<p>NASA and the European Space Agency's (ESA) Hubble Space Telescope has captured one such collision or merger of two galaxies each of which contains milliions and millions of stars and planets.</p>

<p>On Monday (January 8), the ESA posted the image on its official handle on X (formerly Twitter).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The image shows 'Arp 122'. It's a galaxy that contains two galaxies that are in the process of merging. In the upper part of this merger, is the galaxy NGC 6040. It is a spiral galaxy that's currently being warped due to the merger. Immediately below it, we have LEDA 59642, another spiral galaxy that's visible in 'face-on' position.</p>

<p>Both the galaxies are colliding</p>

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<p>Due to their immense size, it takes years and years for such mergers to complete. We are talking about millions and millions of years. This is because, galaxies have so many stars planets, gas and dust that to neatly accommodate it with millions of stars, planets, gas and dust of the other galaxy, it requires time. And truly huge distances in space make galactic merger a really slow and long-drawn process.</p>

<p>Our Milky Way Galaxy will merge with its neighbour Andromeda galaxy. When they merge, both galaxies will lose their spiral shape and the resultant galaxy will not have the beautiful spiral arms we associate with Milky Way Galaxy.</p>

<p>But 4 billion years are to pass before both galaxies will even begin to merge. And complete merger will takes hundreds of millions of years more.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The mother of all collisions for Earth has (till now) been the asteroid that struck millions of years ago bringing the age of the dinosaurs to an end. Let's hope that remains the only planet-scale collision our homeworld has ever had the ill-fate to suffer.

The mother of all collisions for Earth has (till now) been the asteroid that struck millions of years ago bringing the age of the dinosaurs to an end. Let's hope that remains the only planet-scale collision our homeworld has ever had the ill-fate to suffer. But Universe is filled with celestial bodies hundreds of times bigger than Earth. And when you consider galactic collisions, the scale is mind-boggling. NASA and the European Space Agency's (ESA) Hubble Space Telescope has captured one such collision or merger of two galaxies each of which contains milliions and millions of stars and planets. On Monday (January 8), the ESA posted the image on its official handle on X (formerly Twitter). The image shows 'Arp 122'. It's a galaxy that contains two galaxies that are in the process of merging. In the upper part of this merger, is the galaxy NGC 6040. It is a spiral galaxy that's currently being warped due to the merger. Immediately below it, we have LEDA 59642, another spiral galaxy that's visible in 'face-on' position. Both the galaxies are colliding 📷 This NASA/ESA @HUBBLE_space Telescope image features Arp 122, a peculiar galaxy that in fact comprises two galaxies — NGC 6040, the tilted, warped spiral galaxy and LEDA 59642, the round, face-on spiral — that are in the midst of a collision. Galactic collisions and mergers… pic.twitter.com/riQOmPKb4r — ESA (@esa) January 8, 2024 × Due to their immense size, it takes years and years for such mergers to complete. We are talking about millions and millions of years. This is because, galaxies have so many stars planets, gas and dust that to neatly accommodate it with millions of stars, planets, gas and dust of the other galaxy, it requires time. And truly huge distances in space make galactic merger a really slow and long-drawn process. Our Milky Way Galaxy will merge with its neighbour Andromeda galaxy. When they merge, both galaxies will lose their spiral shape and the resultant galaxy will not have the beautiful spiral arms we associate with Milky Way Galaxy. But 4 billion years are to pass before both galaxies will even begin to merge. And complete merger will takes hundreds of millions of years more. (With inputs from agencies)

NASA's Hubble Telescope captures a spectacular galactic collision

<p>Space can be an excellent refuge for an imaginative mind. Yes, the study is all scientific, but the endless expanse has ample margin for imagination and even ascribing meaning to celestial objects that resemble the forms in our perception. And the wide expanse is full of such things, as it has (again) been proven by a NASA click.</p>

<p>NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has clicked something that looks like an 'evil eye' staring at you from a distant corner of the cosmos. The stare is not quite human and has reptilian features, much like a dinosaur.</p>

<p>But nothing absurdly huge is looking angrily at us from space. What trusty ol' Hubble Telescope has clicked is a constellation. This constellation, named Coma Berenices, is indeed called an 'evil eye' as placement of stars along with sweeping clouds of dust give it a rather devilish look.</p>

<p>"...The gas in the inner and outer regions move in opposite directions, which may be due to a recent galactic merger...," says NASA in its post on Instagram.</p>

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<p>Now to the familiar part, like any other NASA image, the evil eye has captivated thousands online. At the time of publishing of this story, the Instagram post was liked by nearly 400,000 people.</p>

<p>NASA has also made '#LoTR' in an apparent reference to <em>Lord of the Rings</em> movies.</p>

<p>And people have caught on. In comments, one Instagram user has likened the 'evil eye' with 'The eye of Sauron' from the LOTR franchise.</p>

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<p>The user is not the only to make allusion to LOTR.</p>

<p>"Gondor calls for aid! And Rohan will answer!" quips another user in one more reference to the LOTR trilogy.</p>

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<p>Not everyone is cracking jokes (after NASA's hint in the first place.)</p>

<p>Some Instagram users are mesmerised by the terrifying beauty of Coma Berenices which has even made them contemplative.</p>

<p>"The Universe is so damn big," says a user in the comments section.</p>

<p>"Wow, that's all I can think of at moment . What an amazing image," another user has said.</p>


Space can be an excellent refuge for an imaginative mind. Yes, the study is all scientific, but the endless expanse has ample margin for imagination and even ascribing meaning to celestial objects that resemble the forms in our perception.

Space can be an excellent refuge for an imaginative mind. Yes, the study is all scientific, but the endless expanse has ample margin for imagination and even ascribing meaning to celestial objects that resemble the forms in our perception. And the wide expanse is full of such things, as it has (again) been proven by a NASA click. NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has clicked something that looks like an 'evil eye' staring at you from a distant corner of the cosmos. The stare is not quite human and has reptilian features, much like a dinosaur. But nothing absurdly huge is looking angrily at us from space. What trusty ol' Hubble Telescope has clicked is a constellation. This constellation, named Coma Berenices, is indeed called an 'evil eye' as placement of stars along with sweeping clouds of dust give it a rather devilish look. "...The gas in the inner and outer regions move in opposite directions, which may be due to a recent galactic merger...," says NASA in its post on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by NASA (@nasa) × Now to the familiar part, like any other NASA image, the evil eye has captivated thousands online. At the time of publishing of this story, the Instagram post was liked by nearly 400,000 people. NASA has also made '#LoTR' in an apparent reference to Lord of the Rings movies. And people have caught on. In comments, one Instagram user has likened the 'evil eye' with 'The eye of Sauron' from the LOTR franchise. Also Read | NASA warns of solar storm hitting Earth amid increased activity, fiery eruptions on Sun The user is not the only to make allusion to LOTR. "Gondor calls for aid! And Rohan will answer!" quips another user in one more reference to the LOTR trilogy. Also Read | NASA discovers methane on distant exoplanet. Here is what it means... Not everyone is cracking jokes (after NASA's hint in the first place.) Some Instagram users are mesmerised by the terrifying beauty of Coma Berenices which has even made them contemplative. "The Universe is so damn big," says a user in the comments section. "Wow, that's all I can think of at moment . What an amazing image," another user has said.

'Evil eye' in the sky clicked by NASA wows netizens

<p>The Hubble Space Telescope of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has captured a breathtaking image of the planet Jupiter. The image is in a colour composite of ultraviolet wavelengths.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jupiter and the Sun are on opposite sides of the sky. This view of the planet includes the iconic and massive storm called the "Great Red Spot". The image has been released to honour the opposition.</p>

<p>Though the storm appears red to the naked eye, it appears deeper in this UV image because high-altitude haze particles absorb light at these wavelengths.</p>

<p>The reddish, wavy polar hazes absorb slightly less of this light because of changes in particle size, content, or altitude. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Jupiter is the fifth planet from the Sun and is the largest planet in the solar system, which is more than twice as massive as all the other planets combined.</p>

<p>It is called the gas giant planet. Its stripes and swirls are basically cold, windy clouds of ammonia and water, which are floating in an atmosphere of hydrogen and helium.</p>

<p>"The data used to create this ultraviolet image is part of a Hubble proposal that looked at Jupiter's stealthy superstorm system. The researchers plan to map deep water clouds using the Hubble data to define 3D cloud structures in Jupiter's atmosphere," Nasa said.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Hidden ocean the source of CO2 on Jupiter's Moon&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Last month, a report said that carbon dioxide detected on Jupiter's moon Europa comes from the vast ocean beneath its icy shell. The research was done using the James Webb Space Telescope&nbsp;data. This will potentially bolster hopes that the hidden water could harbour life.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Scientists are confident there is a huge ocean of saltwater kilometres below Europa's ice-covered surface, making the moon a prime candidate for hosting extra-terrestrial life in our Solar System.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, determining whether this concealed ocean has the right chemical elements to support life has been difficult.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Hubble Space Telescope of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has captured a breathtaking image of the planet Jupiter. The image is in a colour composite of ultraviolet wavelengths.

The Hubble Space Telescope of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has captured a breathtaking image of the planet Jupiter. The image is in a colour composite of ultraviolet wavelengths. Jupiter and the Sun are on opposite sides of the sky. This view of the planet includes the iconic and massive storm called the "Great Red Spot". The image has been released to honour the opposition. Though the storm appears red to the naked eye, it appears deeper in this UV image because high-altitude haze particles absorb light at these wavelengths. The reddish, wavy polar hazes absorb slightly less of this light because of changes in particle size, content, or altitude. Also read: What exactly is NASA's Lucy Mission? Jupiter is the fifth planet from the Sun and is the largest planet in the solar system, which is more than twice as massive as all the other planets combined. It is called the gas giant planet. Its stripes and swirls are basically cold, windy clouds of ammonia and water, which are floating in an atmosphere of hydrogen and helium. "The data used to create this ultraviolet image is part of a Hubble proposal that looked at Jupiter's stealthy superstorm system. The researchers plan to map deep water clouds using the Hubble data to define 3D cloud structures in Jupiter's atmosphere," Nasa said. Also read: Is northern lights-style aurora in Uranus hiding key to alien life? Scientists hint so Just in time for Jupiter reaching opposition, this Hubble image shows a unique view of the planet in ultraviolet light! Look up tonight to find Jupiter – it appears large and bright, because its position is directly opposite the Sun in the sky: https://t.co/v4EIXynA1F pic.twitter.com/ZKtOYJlU38 — Hubble (@NASAHubble) November 2, 2023 × Hidden ocean the source of CO2 on Jupiter's Moon Last month, a report said that carbon dioxide detected on Jupiter's moon Europa comes from the vast ocean beneath its icy shell. The research was done using the James Webb Space Telescope data. This will potentially bolster hopes that the hidden water could harbour life. Scientists are confident there is a huge ocean of saltwater kilometres below Europa's ice-covered surface, making the moon a prime candidate for hosting extra-terrestrial life in our Solar System. However, determining whether this concealed ocean has the right chemical elements to support life has been difficult. (With inputs from agencies)

Hubble captures Jupiter in breathtaking colours as giant planet reaches farthest to sun

<p>A remarkably stunning and equally&nbsp;captivating image recently captured by the Hubble Space Telescope showed a distant galaxy that scientists say was the stage for a recent supernova explosion.</p>

<p>The galaxy under spotlight is UGC 11860, situated approximately 184 million light-years away from Earth in the constellation Pegasus. Resembling our own Milky Way, this spiral galaxy exhibits distinctive arms that&nbsp;extend from its bright and densely packed central region.</p>

<p>In a recently shared photo by NASA on July 7, the galaxy appears to float in the vastness of our universe.</p>

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<p>However, NSA said that the galaxy&nbsp;had recently played host to an incredibly powerful and nearly inconceivable stellar explosion -- a supernova event.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What is a supernova event?</strong></h2>

<p>When a massive star nears the end of its life cycle, it undergoes a dramatic event known as a supernova.</p>

<p>These extraordinary occurrences emit an immense amount of light and energy, ejecting substantial quantities of matter into space and forming shells of gas and dust that keep on expanding.</p>

<p>NASA officials said in an official statement that the overwhelmingly energetic processes involved in supernova explosions play a vital role in the creation of elements on the periodic table, particularly those between silicon and nickel.</p>

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<p>"The hugely energetic processes during supernova explosions are predominantly responsible for forging the elements between silicon and nickel on the periodic table," an official NASA readout said.</p>

<h2><b>Significance of Hubble's capture of&nbsp;</b><strong>UGC 11860&nbsp;galaxy</strong></h2>

<p>Studying remnants of supernovas, such as the one found in UGC 11860 will enable astronomers to deepen their knowledge of the star systems that fuel these awe-inspiring cosmic explosions.&nbsp;</p>

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A remarkably stunning and equally captivating image recently captured by the Hubble Space Telescope showed a distant galaxy that scientists say was the stage for a recent supernova explosion.

A remarkably stunning and equally captivating image recently captured by the Hubble Space Telescope showed a distant galaxy that scientists say was the stage for a recent supernova explosion. The galaxy under spotlight is UGC 11860, situated approximately 184 million light-years away from Earth in the constellation Pegasus. Resembling our own Milky Way, this spiral galaxy exhibits distinctive arms that extend from its bright and densely packed central region. In a recently shared photo by NASA on July 7, the galaxy appears to float in the vastness of our universe. Also read | NASA's Hubble telescope clicks a beautiful 'jellyfish' galaxy However, NSA said that the galaxy had recently played host to an incredibly powerful and nearly inconceivable stellar explosion -- a supernova event. What is a supernova event? When a massive star nears the end of its life cycle, it undergoes a dramatic event known as a supernova. These extraordinary occurrences emit an immense amount of light and energy, ejecting substantial quantities of matter into space and forming shells of gas and dust that keep on expanding. NASA officials said in an official statement that the overwhelmingly energetic processes involved in supernova explosions play a vital role in the creation of elements on the periodic table, particularly those between silicon and nickel. Also read | A galactic gem: Hubble Space Telescope captures an unusual multi-armed galaxy merger "The hugely energetic processes during supernova explosions are predominantly responsible for forging the elements between silicon and nickel on the periodic table," an official NASA readout said. Significance of Hubble's capture of UGC 11860 galaxy Studying remnants of supernovas, such as the one found in UGC 11860 will enable astronomers to deepen their knowledge of the star systems that fuel these awe-inspiring cosmic explosions. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Hubble telescope captures spiral galaxy right after Supernova explosion