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NASA’s Hubble Seeks Lensed Supernova, Marks 200,000 Orbits

The iconic space telescope continues to deliver groundbreaking observations after three decades.

NASA’s Hubble Seeks Lensed Supernova, Marks 200,000 Orbits

NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope achieved a significant accomplishment on September 19th, successfully completing its 200,000th orbit around Earth. This orbital feat represents a major milestone for the venerable observatory, which has been instrumental in advancing astronomical knowledge. Throughout its 36-year operational history, Hubble has amassed an impressive record of over 1.7 million individual observations. The telescope's journey has spanned more than 5 billion miles from Earth, providing unparalleled data about our cosmos. Currently, Hubble is focused on observing a lensed supernova, promising further insights into distant galaxies and their evolution.


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