Big Ideas - Episode 23 - Hubble Space Telescope

The video discusses the impact of Edwin Hubble on astronomy, highlighting the Hubble Space Telescope's launch, initial issues, and subsequent repairs. It covers Hubble's significant achievements, including its role in understanding the universe's expansion and observing galactic cannibalism. The video also explores the characteristics of black holes, focusing on Centaurus A, and discusses future plans for the Hubble Telescope and its successor, the James Webb Space Telescope.

Who is the Hubble Space Telescope named after?

What significant understanding did the Hubble Space Telescope provide about the universe?

What issue was discovered with the Hubble's main mirror after its launch?

What is the significance of Hubble's ultra deep field image?

What evidence has the Hubble Space Telescope provided regarding black holes?

What is the relationship between Centaurus A and the black hole it contains?

What are the expected future developments regarding the Hubble Space Telescope?