Hubble’s 30th Anniversary Image
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On April 24, 2020, the Hubble Space Telescope celebrated its 30th year in orbit by premiering a never-before-seen view of two beautiful nebulas named NGC 2020 and NGC 2014.
Hubble’s Senior Project Scientist Dr. Jennifer Wiseman takes us on a tour of this stunning new image, describes the telescope's current health, and summarizes some of Hubble's contributions to astronomy during its 30-year career.
For more information about the Hubble Space Telescope and its images, visit nasa.gov/hubble.
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NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center
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- Paul Morris (KBR Wyle Services, LLC) [Lead]
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- Jennifer Wiseman (NASA/GSFC)
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- Aaron E. Lepsch (ADNET Systems, Inc.)
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