Hubble telescope: 25 years of stunning images
The Hubble telescope has come a long way in the 25 years since it beamed its first, grainy images back to earth. Here is a selection of its pictures, revealing stunning views across the galaxies.
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2015
An image released by Nasa to celebrate Hubble’s 25th birthday. “Hubble has completely transformed our view of the universe,” says Nasa’s John Grunsfeld.
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2013
An image showing the bright southern hemisphere star RS Puppis.
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2008
Star Cluster NGC 2074 in the Large Magellanic Cloud.
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2004
Jupiter with a triple eclipse – all three moons (and their shadows) aligned unusually.
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2003
Hubble photographs glowing hydrogen gas, oxygen and sulphur.
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2001
In 2001, Hubble captured the clearest view of Mars ever seen.
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2000
Carina Nebula, about 8,000 light years from earth.
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1995
In one of Hubble’s most famous photos, gas pillars rise in the Eagle Nebula.
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1991
The first colour photo of the planet Jupiter
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1990
The first image that the Hubble telescope sent back to earth. It shows stars within the Milky Way.