The Hubble Space Telescope - From Cosmological Conflict to Alien Atmospheres
Explore the groundbreaking scientific achievements and ongoing research of the Hubble Space Telescope in this comprehensive lecture by Dr. Tom Brown from the Space Telescope Science Institute. Delve into Hubble's unique capabilities and its pivotal role in advancing our understanding of the cosmos, from mapping the accelerating expansion of the universe to probing exoplanet atmospheres. Learn about the telescope's powerful instruments, including its newest cameras and spectrographs, and how they drive discoveries across all fields of astrophysics. Discover Hubble's contributions to cosmic expansion studies, deep-field observations, exoplanet characterization, and Solar System exploration. Gain insights into innovative observing techniques like "spatial scanning" and learn about the ULLYSES program, which is building a legacy archive of young stars. Recorded live on March 2, 2021, this talk offers a fascinating journey through Hubble's past accomplishments and future potential in space exploration. Read more