What has Hubble seen in our Solar System? | Hubble Space Images Episode 9

The video explores Hubble's unexpected achievements in observing our solar system, including capturing images of asteroids, comets, and planets. It highlights specific events like the YORP effect on asteroid Gault, the Shoemaker-Levy 9 impact on Jupiter, and the use of the moon to study Venus's atmosphere. Hubble's role in observing Mars, Saturn, and rare asteroid collisions is also discussed. Despite its age, Hubble continues to provide valuable data and is expected to operate into the 2030s.

What has been the primary mission of the Hubble Space Telescope over the past 30 years?

How has Hubble contributed to our understanding of objects in our solar system?

What is the YORP effect and how does it relate to asteroid 6478 Gault?

Describe the significance of the comet Shoemaker-Levy 9's impact on Jupiter.

What are some of the challenges Hubble faces when imaging the moon?

Explain how Hubble's observations can help scientists understand the atmosphere of Venus.

What role does Hubble play in observing Mars and its moons?