Introduction
HST is a space-based great observatory that observes at ultraviolet through near infrared wavelengths. High resolution imaging and wide-ranging spectroscopic capabilities enable forefront research across all domains of astrophysics. Time on HST is awarded through an open peer-reviewed competition.
The Hubble Space Telescope's launch in 1990 sped humanity to one of its greatest advances in that journey. Hubble is a telescope that orbits Earth. Its position above the atmosphere gives it a view of the universe that typically far surpasses that of ground-based telescopes.
Thirty-three years since launch, the Hubble Space Telescope continues its role at the forefront of astronomy, ranging from our own Solar System to the high-redshift universe.
Through the middle of the next decade, HST will remain the only space-based telescope providing spectroscopy and high-resolution imaging at UV, optical, and near-infrared wavelengths. With the launch of JWST in 2021, the bold science questions pursued with HST will be bolstered by the complementary capabilities of the two observatories.
Using the Hubble Telescope
Observatory News
Resources
Press Releases
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Upcoming STScI Events
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Astrochemistry at High Resolution Faraday Discussion
Join us in Baltimore in May 2023 for this latest addition to the Faraday Discussion series. For over 100 years and 300 meetings, Faraday Discussions have led the conversation in the...
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JWST at the 242nd American Astronomical Society Meeting
The 242nd American Astronomical Society (AAS) meeting will include updates as the astronomical community prepares for the second year of science with JWST. JWST Proposal Planning...
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Roman at the 242nd American Astronomical Society Meeting
Roman staff will be present at the 242nd AAS meeting providing updates on the status of the observatory to the astronomical community. Roman at the STScI Exhibitor Booth June 4-8,...