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Scientists pinpoint age of molten 'Einstein ring'
By Elizabeth Howell published
New science from a stunning 2020 Hubble image illuminates the back story behind a shining loop of light.

Amazing Hubble telescope photo shows space 'sword' piercing huge celestial 'heart'
By Mike Wall published
A flaming blue sword seems to pierce a giant cosmic heart in a gorgeous new photo captured by the Hubble Space Telescope.

Hubble telescope spies a stellar nursery through clouds in stunning image
By Kasandra Brabaw published
New stars are born! NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured a new image of bright, baby stars peeking out of a "stellar nursery" — a cloud of dust where stars are born.

Water vapor detected on huge Jupiter moon Ganymede for 1st time
By Charles Q. Choi published
In the wisp-thin sky of Jupiter's moon Ganymede, the largest satellite in the solar system, astronomers have for the first time detected evidence of water vapor, a new study finds.

See the first photos from the Hubble telescope after a major computer malfunction
By Tariq Malik published
After more than a month offline in orbit, the famed Hubble Space Telescope is back in action and snapping photos of the cosmos.

Hubble telescope revived after a grueling month of darkness. Here’s what went wrong
By Brandon Specktor published
After more than a month in safe mode, the Hubble Space Telescope is back online. A wonky power regulator circuit may be to blame.

NASA revives ailing Hubble Space Telescope with switch to backup computer
By Chelsea Gohd published
Hubble is back!

Hubble telescope spends a week in 'safe mode' following mysterious computer error
By Brandon Specktor published
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has been offline for a week following a mysterious computer crash.
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