Where no one has gone before...

Twenty years ago, NASA launched into orbit the Hubble Telescope.  In that time, life on Earth has undergone some pretty dramatic changes.  Wars have started, ecological damage has been tracked and (finally) recognized, and the US has a learned, rational President who also happens to not be white.  The Hubble, on the other hand, has maintained its course, rewarding us with unimaginable images and data that educates and inspires us.  I'd say it's been a big 20 years.

The Cat's Eye Nebula NGC 6543 is estimated to be around 1,000 years old and gives us visual insight into dying stars.  It is located in the Draco constellation, which is 3,000 light years away from Earth.

The Pencil Nebula NGC 1999 is what's called a a reflection nebula, shining only due to the light emitted from a nearby start reflecting off the dust of the nebula. 

There are hundreds of images available for viewing and sharing on The Hubble Heritage Project website, as well as numerous other sites that explain more about the discoveries made by one of the most significant man-made creations in recent history.

Happy birthday, Hubble!

 *All images from The Hubble Heritage Project's website.  Photo credit as listed on that site.

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