How has the Hubble Space Telescope changed our view of the universe?

1 Answer
Mar 9, 2017

It's ability to see distant object without an obstructing atmosphere.

Explanation:

Earth bound telescopes must look through a thick atmosphere to peer into the universe. Our atmosphere filters out certain types of radiation attempting to enter our atmosphere, most notably gamma rays.

http://www2.le.ac.uk/departments/physics/research/xroa/astronomical-facilities-1/educational-guide/galaxies-1/galaxies

Above is a photograph of the Andromeda constellation as seen by the Mt. Wilson telescope.

http://www.californiaindianeducation.org/science_lab/andromeda_galaxy.html

This picture was taken by the Hubble telescope of Andromeda. A simple comparison of the two shows how much more detail Hubble offers over its earth bound cousin.