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Hubble

Hubble

52 5.0
A large telescope in space that goes around Earth to take pictures of stars and galaxies
  • proper noun
translation icon : telescopio espacial Hubble
  • Astronomers continue to work on the optics of the repaired Hubble Space Telescope.
  • the Hubble Space Telescope
  • Hubble image
  • taken with the Hubble

I would think it right next to Hubble, no?

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Examples

  • Recent data from the Hubble reveals new information about black holes in our universe.

  • The Hubble Space Telescope was launched into Earth's orbit in 1990 by the space shuttle Discovery.

    Academic text (2011)
  • This is an image from the Hubble Space Telescope

  • Here at the top is a photograph made with the Hubble Space Telescope.

  • Today, an extraordinary discovery was made by the Hubble telescope.

  • This is a photograph from the Hubble Space Telescope of empty space.

  • The stunning image of the distant galaxy was captured by the Hubble Space Telescope.

  • Many breathtaking photographs taken by the Hubble continue to inspire astronomers around the world.

Synonyms

optical telescope
vsHubble
  • Specialized
2 3.8

A machine with lenses or mirrors that gathers and focuses visible light to see distant stars and planets

is located in orbit and used from space rather than only on the ground
astronomical telescope
vsHubble
  • Specialized
1 5.7

An instrument for looking at distant stars, planets, and galaxies

is a large orbiting example used specifically to observe stars and galaxies
astronomy satellite
vsHubble
  • Specialized
5.1

A man-made object with a telescope that observes stars, planets, and galaxies from space

is the particular large observing instrument that orbits Earth for astronomy
astrograph
vsHubble
  • Specialized
9.2

A telescope for taking pictures of the night sky

serves a broader observing role rather than focusing only on photographic recording

Compounds

Hubble constant
  • Specialized
1 9.1

A number that shows how fast the universe is getting bigger

Hubble law
  • Specialized
7.0

Galaxies farther from us move away faster

Hubble parameter
  • Specialized
9.9

A number that shows how fast galaxies move apart depending on distance

hubble-bubble
  • Archaic
9.9

A pipe with a long tube that passes tobacco smoke through water

How Powerful

Hubble
52 5.0
astronomy satellite
  • Specialized
5.1
solar telescope
  • Specialized
4.9
field glass
1 5.3
finderscope
  • Specialized
1 8.6

Surface Forms

Hubble main

Etymology

The word Hubble for the telescope comes from the astronomer Edwin Hubble, because the telescope was named to honor him. So the Hubble Space Telescope is named after the person who first showed that many galaxies are moving away.