Why was the hubble space telescope created?

Since the invention of the telescope in 1609, astronomers have been plagued by the unsteadiness of Earth’s atmosphere, which distorts starlight from cosmic objects. read more

The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is a space telescope that was launched into low Earth orbit in 1990 and remains in operation. Although not the first space telescope, Hubble is one of the largest and most versatile, and is well known as both a vital research tool and a public relations boon for astronomy. read more

The Large Space Telescope was renamed the Hubble (HST) in honor of Edwin Hubble, an American astronomer who, among other things, determined that the universe extended beyond the borders of Milky Way. The world's first space telescope was then launched on April 24, 1990. read more