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Planet Saturn: 18-hours of Moon Motion Observations: August 2024 | Hubble FriendsofNASA.org: This is a time-lapse video of a Hubble Space Telescope set of images taken of planet Saturn in August 2024. In the 18 hours of observations several small icy moons are visible in every frame speeding around like race cars: Dione, Enceladus, Janus, Mimas, and Tethys. Their orbits are co-planar with Saturn's magnificent rings. Dusty "spokes" in the rings can also be seen rotating around the planet in this movie. These images were taken under a Hubble program called Outer Planet Atmospheres Legacy (OPAL). Credits: Science: NASA, European Space Agency, Amy Simon (NASA-GSFC), Michael H. Wong (University of California) Video: Joseph DePasquale/Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) Duration: 11 seconds Release Date: Dec. 9, 2024 University of California, Berkeley #NASA #Hubble #Astronomy #Space #Science #Planet #Saturn #Rings #Moons #SolarSystem #SpaceExploration #Cosmos #Universe #HST #HubbleSpaceTelescope #ESA #Europe #UC #GSFC #STScI #UnitedStates #STEM #Education #Timelapse #HD #Video

Exciting news from the cosmos! :sparkles::telescope: NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has made an astonishing discovery, revealing that a star scientists have been studying for decades is a pair of twin stars! This groundbreaking revelation, made possible by the telescope's Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI), sheds new light on the early stages of star formation and the potential for planets to form within their surrounding disks of dust and gas. :milky_way: The discovery of these twin stars, each emitting gas jets from their poles, highlights the power of advanced technology in unraveling the mysteries of our universe. :milky_way: It's a reminder that there's still so much to learn and explore in the vast expanse of space. :rocket: #astronomy #NASA #JamesWebbTelescope #spaceexploration #twinstars https://lnkd.in/gtAhKxpP

2.5 Billion Pixel Image of The Andromeda Galaxy | Hubble Space Telescope FriendsofNASA.org: The Andromeda galaxy holds over 1 trillion stars and has been a key to unlocking the secrets of the universe. Thanks to NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, we are now seeing Andromeda in stunning new detail, revealing its dynamic history and unique structure. Recent Hubble surveys mapped the galaxy’s entire disk—an effort spanning a decade and over 1,000 orbits—showing everything from young stars to remnants of past galactic collisions. Learn how new information about Andromeda is reshaping our understanding of galactic evolution and what it reveals about the fate of our own galaxy. Credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center Paul Morris: Lead Producer Duration: 2 minutes, 37 seconds Release Date: Jan. 16, 2025 #NASA #ESA #Astronomy #Space #Science #Hubble #Stars #Galaxies #Galaxy #AndromedaGalaxy #Messier31 #M31 #Andromeda #Constellation #Cosmos #Universe #HST #HubbleSpaceTelescope #GSFC #STScI #UnitedStates #Europe #STEM #Education #HD #Video

Evolution of Planet Saturn's Ring Tilt (2018-2024) | Hubble Space Telescope FriendsofNASA.org: This is a series of Hubble Space Telescope images of the planet Saturn taken between 2018 and 2024. The sequence shows how the tilt of the magnificent ring system changes relative to the view from Earth, as Saturn orbits the Sun. Approximately every 15 years the relatively paper-thin rings (about one mile thick) can be seen edge-on. In 2018, they were near their maximum tilt toward Earth. These images were taken under a Hubble program called Outer Planet Atmospheres Legacy (OPAL). Credits: Science: NASA, European Space Agency, Amy Simon (NASA-GSFC), Michael H. Wong (University of California) Video: Joseph DePasquale/Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) Duration: 13 seconds Release Date: Dec. 9, 2024 Zahra T. Diane M. Rousseau LHD, Ph.D Behrokh Beiranvand Uldouz K. Şeyda Erdem Sama Khanjani Ljiljana Milić Jankovic Monika Didiova Maedeh Taherkhany Haya H. Carla Antonella Gatti Jonathan Wolf Mark Gotch Elif Pekeroglu Temurtas Nicole R. #NASA #Hubble #Astronomy #Space #Science #Planet #Saturn #Rings #RingTilt #SolarSystem #SpaceExploration #Cosmos #Universe #HST #HubbleSpaceTelescope #ESA #Europe #UC #GSFC #STScI #UnitedStates #STEM #Education #HD #Video

The Hubble Space Telescope: Over Three Decades of Discovery (1990-2024) FriendsofNASA.org: This montage of more than 600 images from the Hubble Space Telescope celebrates the telescope’s 30 years of discovery. From our own cosmic neighborhood to the far reaches of the universe, Hubble has opened our eyes to breathtaking new views of the cosmos. The rapid sequence echoes Hubble’s fast pace of exploration. Though numerous, these images are just a glimpse of the data collected by Hubble over the past 30 years, and only a tiny sliver of our vast universe. For more information about Hubble, visit: www.nasa.gov/hubble Credit: NASA, European Space Agency, D. Player, J. DePasquale, and M. Carruthers (STScI) Duration: 2 minutes, 41 seconds Release Date: Nov. 21, 2024 #NASA #ESA #Astronomy #Space #Science #Hubble #Planets #Stars #StarClusters #Nebulae #Supernovae #BlackHoles #Galaxies #GalaxyClusters #DarkEnergy #DarkMatter #Cosmos #Universe #Astrophysics #HubbleSpaceTelescope #HST #GSFC #STScI #UnitedStates #Europe #STEM #Education #History #HD #Video

Hubble Spots Black Hole Beam Causing Stellar Eruptions | NASA Goddard FriendsofNASA.org: In a surprise finding, astronomers, using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope have discovered that the jet from a supermassive black hole at the core of M87, a huge galaxy 54 million light years away, seems to cause stars to erupt along its trajectory. The stars, called novae, are not caught inside the jet, but in a dangerous area near it. A nova erupts in a double-star system where an aging, swelled-up, normal star spills hydrogen onto a burned-out white dwarf companion star. When the white dwarf has collected a big enough layer of hydrogen, it explodes out into space. Video Credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center Duration: 3 minutes Release Date: Sept. 27, 2024 #NASA #ESA #Astronomy #Space #Science #Hubble #Stars #Novae #Galaxy #M87 #Elliptical Galaxy #BlackHole #BlackHoleJet #VirgoCluster #Virgo #Constellation #Universe #HubbleSpaceTelescope #HST #GSFC #STScI #UnitedStates #Europe #Art #Illustration #STEM #Education #HD #Video

Tonight's Sky: July 2024 (Northern Hemisphere) FriendsofNASA.org: In July 2024, find the Scorpius constellation to identify the reddish supergiant Antares, which will lead you to discover a trio of globular star clusters. Keep watching for space-based views of these densely packed, spherical collections of ancient stars, as well as three nebulas: the Swan Nebula, the Lagoon Nebula, and the Trifid Nebula. About this Series “Tonight’s Sky” is a monthly video of constellations you can observe in the night sky. The series is produced by the Space Telescope Science Institute, home of science operations for the Hubble Space Telescope, in partnership with NASA’s Universe of Learning. Video Credit: Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) Duration: 4 minutes, 42 seconds Release Date: June 25, 2024 #NASA #Space #Astronomy #Science #Earth #Planets #SolarSystem #Stars #Antares #Nebulae #SwanNebula #LagoonNebula #TrifidNebula #Constellations #MilkyWayGalaxy #Galaxies #Skywatching #STScI #JPL #Caltech #SSU #UnitedStates #Canada #Mexico #NorthernHemisphere #STEM #Education #HD #Video

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has uncovered a groundbreaking look at star formation in the dusty ribbons of the star cluster NGC 346, located in the Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC). This area, one of the most active star-forming regions in nearby galaxies, has long been shrouded in mystery. But Webb's infrared data is changing that! 💥 What Makes This Discovery So Special? Unlike what scientists expected, Webb's observations show that the SMC is rich in dust—despite its low metal content. These findings offer new insights into how stars and possibly planets formed billions of years ago, during the "cosmic noon" era. 👉 Ready to learn more about Webb’s groundbreaking discovery? Dive deeper into this exciting find: https://lnkd.in/gBVYPXRG #JamesWebbSpaceTelescope #StarFormation #NGC346 #NASA #Astronomy #SpaceExploration #CosmicNoon #AstroDiscovery #SpaceNews #Telescopes

Five New Images from Europe's Euclid Space Telescope FriendsofNASA.org: The European Space Agency’s Euclid space mission has released five unprecedented new views of the Universe. These never-before-seen images demonstrate Euclid’s ability to unravel secrets of the cosmos. "Scientists are now equipped to hunt for rogue planets, to study mysterious matter through lensed galaxies, and explore the evolution of the Universe. Join us as we explore these groundbreaking discoveries and what they mean for the future of space exploration." Credit: European Space Agency (ESA) Duration: 6 minutes Release Date: May 24, 2024 Hana Tran Mahammad Haneef #NASA #ESA #ESAEuclid #Astronomy #Space #Science #Stars #Nebulae #Galaxy #Galaxies #GalaxyClusters #Cosmos #Universe #EST #EuclidSpaceTelescope #SpaceTelescope #Europe #STEM #Education #HD #Video

Exciting news from the cosmos! ✨🔭 NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has made an astonishing discovery, revealing that a star scientists have been studying for decades is a pair of twin stars! This groundbreaking revelation, made possible by the telescope's Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI), sheds new light on the early stages of star formation and the potential for planets to form within their surrounding disks of dust and gas. 🌌 The discovery of these twin stars, each emitting gas jets from their poles, highlights the power of advanced technology in unraveling the mysteries of our universe. 🌌 It's a reminder that there's still so much to learn and explore in the vast expanse of space. 🚀 #astronomy #NASA #JamesWebbTelescope #spaceexploration #twinstars https://lnkd.in/gpwH_bw4