Hubble’s New View of Mars and Planets

The video discusses the 2016 Mars opposition and highlights the Hubble Space Telescope's role in observing Mars and other celestial bodies. Hubble is renowned for its images of nebulae and galaxies but is also crucial for studying planets within our solar system and beyond. It has observed water vapor plumes on Europa, discovered Pluto's moons, and identified Kuiper Belt objects. Hubble also has programs to study the atmospheres of gas giants and collects data on exoplanets, emphasizing its comprehensive coverage of the solar system and beyond.

What is the significance of Mars opposition in May 2016?

How does the Hubble Space Telescope contribute to our understanding of Mars?

What other celestial bodies has the Hubble Space Telescope observed?

What are the four gas giants that the Hubble Space Telescope observes?

What is the role of Hubble in studying exoplanets?