We Asked NASA Scientists and Astronauts “What is your Favorite Hubble Image?”

The video discusses the significance of the Hubble Deep Field and Ultra Deep Field images, which revealed thousands of galaxies in seemingly empty parts of the sky. These images have expanded our understanding of the universe, showing galaxies at various stages of evolution and suggesting the vastness of the cosmos. The video highlights the importance of these discoveries in connecting theories of dark matter and energy, and the ongoing quest to understand our place in the universe.

What is the primary focus of the Hubble Space Telescope?

• To monitor weather patterns

• To observe distant galaxies and celestial phenomena

• To study the Earth's atmosphere

• To explore the ocean depths

Who was responsible for initiating the Hubble Deep Field project?

• Albert Einstein

• Robert Williams

• Galileo Galilei

• Isaac Newton

What was the initial reaction of scientists to the Hubble Deep Field project?

• They were excited and eager

• They were indifferent

• They thought it was a waste of resources

• They were unanimously supportive

What does the 'deep' in Hubble Deep Field refer to?

• The depth of the ocean

• The depth of the Earth's crust

• The telescope's ability to look at distant objects

• The depth of a black hole

How does observing distant objects in space help us understand the universe?

• It shows us parallel universes

• It reveals the present state of the universe

• It allows us to see the future

• It helps us see objects as they were in the past

What was a significant advancement of the Hubble Ultra Deep Field over the original Deep Field?

• It captured fewer galaxies

• It had a shorter exposure time

• It captured more galaxies with a longer exposure time

• It focused on the Earth's atmosphere

What is the estimated number of galaxies in the observable universe?

• 200 billion

• 200 trillion

• 200 quadrillion

• 200 million

What is the significance of the Hubble Ultra Deep Field's size compared to the full moon?

• It is larger than the full moon

• It is less than 1/10 the diameter of the full moon

• It is the same size as the full moon

• It is twice the size of the full moon

How many stars are estimated to be in the observable universe?

• 20 quintillion

• 20 billion

• 20 million

• 20 trillion

What feeling does the Hubble Deep Field image evoke in the narrator?

• Indifference

• Confusion

• Fear

• Awe and curiosity