Photoxels
Photoxels
Articles

The Hubble Space Telescope Turns 23 and Takes New Stunning Horsehead Nebula Photo

photoxels
2013-04-21
1 min read

The Hubble Space Telescope, launched on April 24, 1990, has returned many stunning images of the cosmos. To celebrate its 23rd year, NASA used it to take a new — and stunning — infrared photo of the iconic Horsehead Nebula. The infrared photo was taken by the telescope’s Wide Field Camera 3 installed by spacewalking astronauts in 2009. The Hubble is expected to continue operating through April 2016. Its successor, the James Webb Space Telescope, is optimized to view in infrared light and is slated to blast off in 2018.

via cbsnews

 

You may also like

Panasonic LUMIX ZS99
CamerasPanasonic

Panasonic Announces Lumix G97 and ZS99

PRESS RELEASE Panasonic Announces Two New Cameras: Compact Micro Four Thirds LUMIX G97 and Pocket-Sized Travel Zoom LUMIX ZS99 Newark, N.J. (December 17, 2024) – Panasonic is pleased to introduce two new cameras to its...

2024-12-17
4 min read

Support Photoxels

There are various ways to support Photoxels. Whenever you click on an ad or make any purchase from an Amazon, B&H, Adorama or other link, it does not cost you a cent more, but I earn a small commission or referral fee.

  • As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
  • Visits and/or purchases you make through a qualified link (e.g. B&H, Adorama, Google ads, or any other ads on this site) may eventually earn us a commission fee from the advertisers.
  • Thank you for your support!

Advertisements: Google

Camera Buyer’s Guide

Advertisements: B&H

Advertisements: Adorama

Advertisements: Amazon

Advertisements: Skylum

Categories

Archives

Sponsored Links: Accessories