Hubble telescope's launch celebrates 24th anniversary

8 waterproof Android phones for those rainy days 8 waterproof Android phones for those rainy days Who says electronics and water dont mix? Smartphones that can handle the rain, a dunk in the bath, or a tumble into a puddle are one of 2014's biggest trends, and there are more on their way.Full Story > Who says electronics and water dont mix? Smartphones that can handle the rain, a dunk in the bath, or a tumble into a puddle are one of 2014's biggest trends, and there are more on their way. Full Story > Should the police be able to search your phone without a warrant? Should the police be able to search your phone without a warrant? Two cases in the Supreme Court may determine whether the police can search your phone without a warrant.Full Story > Two cases in the Supreme Court may determine whether the police can search your phone without a warrant. Full Story > 10 tips and tricks to make your Netflix experience even better 10 tips and tricks to make your Netflix experience even better From taking advantage of their in-depth algorithms to improving the browsing experience, these tips will help you get the most out of your Netflix subscription.Full Story > From taking advantage of their in-depth algorithms to improving the browsing experience, these tips will help you get the most out of your Netflix subscription.Full Story > Windows XP is permanently vulnerable to the newest Internet Explorer zero-day flaw Windows XP is permanently vulnerable to the newest Internet Explorer zero-day flaw Microsoft has been alerted to a serious security flaw in versions 6 through 11 of its Internet Explorer Web browser. The good news is its promising to roll out a fix for users soon; but the bad news is if youre still using XP, youll get no fix, leaving your machine vulnerable to attack.Full Story > Microsoft has been alerted to a serious security flaw in versions 6 through 11 of its Internet Explorer Web browser. The good news is its promising to roll out a fix for users soon; but the bad news is if youre still using XP, youll get no fix, leaving your machine vulnerable to attack.Full Story > Latest FCC proposal could completely eradicate net neutrality Latest FCC proposal could completely eradicate net neutrality The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will be distributing a proposal tomorrow that allows broadband Internet providers the ability to provide preferential speed treatment to content providers that pay for that privilege.Full Story > The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will be distributing a proposal tomorrow that allows broadband Internet providers the ability to provide preferential speed treatment to content providers that pay for that privilege. Full Story > Police arrest suspect in Arlington Heights stabbing Police arrest suspect in Arlington Heights stabbing

Updated: Thursday, May 1 2014 5:39 AM EDT2014-05-01 09:39:48 GMT

Updated: Thursday, May 1 2014 5:24 AM EDT2014-05-01 09:24:19 GMT

Updated: Thursday, May 1 2014 5:12 AM EDT2014-05-01 09:12:38 GMT

Updated: Thursday, May 1 2014 4:47 AM EDT2014-05-01 08:47:46 GMT

Updated: Thursday, May 1 2014 4:27 AM EDT2014-05-01 08:27:16 GMT

(NASA/CNN) The Hubble Space telescope has been sending amazing images of the universe back to Earth for 24 years now.

Hubble was launched into orbit on board the space shuttle Discovery on April 24, 1990.

It's been shedding new light on some of the great mysteries of the universe ever sense.

The giant space telescope has sent back hundreds of thousands of images of faraway galaxies and our own Milky Way galaxy, too.

Excerpt from:

Hubble telescope's launch celebrates 24th anniversary

Hubble pictures show offers Biblical view of space

The public is invited to a free show featuring the latest Hubble Telescope pictures from a biblical perspective. Different shows will be presented at 7 p.m. Friday, May 2, and Saturday, May 3, at the Great Bend Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1 mile west of 10th St. and Patton Road (7 SW 30 Ave.) You will be blown away as you see video clips taken with a $125,000,000 Hubble camera, sponsors said. The founder of JMI Telescopes, Jim Burr, has presented lectures on Astronomy from a Biblical Perspective to thousands in churches, youth groups, elementary and high schools, colleges, universities, retirement centers and home-school associations in the U.S., Russia, France, Australia, Panama and the Bahamas since the early 1980s. He has also appeared on many international satellite feeds from Three Angels Broadcasting Network (3ABN), Hope Channel and 32 TV programs for Loma Linda Broadcasting Network (LLBN). Sponsors said Burr is recognized throughout the world for his achievements in telescope design and manufacturing and his design patents for telescopes and astronomy accessories. For more information call 620-793-5096.

Visit link:

Hubble pictures show offers Biblical view of space

Hubble Telescope Image Reveals a Cross Section of the Cosmos

An image of a galaxy cluster taken by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope gives a remarkable cross-section of the Universe, showing objects at different distances and stages in cosmic history. by Mike Wall, Senior Writer for Space.com 2014-04-22 16:15:51 UTC

A new photo from NASA's Hubble space telescope captures a variety of celestial objects both near and far, providing a glimpse of many different stages of cosmic history all at once.

The Hubble image, released April 17, is a 14-hour exposure that shows objects about 1 billion times fainter than the naked eye can make out, researchers said. Most of the galaxies visible in the photo lie less than 5 billion light-years away, but some objects are much more distant.

For example, the photo shows a quasar located 9 billion light-years from Earth, meaning it has taken about two-thirds of the universe's history for the object's light to reach Hubble. (The Big Bang that created the universe occurred 13.8 billion years ago.)

The most luminous objects in the universe, quasars are incredibly bright galactic cores powered by supermassive black holes that contain millions of times more mass than the sun.

The light from the distant quasar in the Hubble photo is being bent and amplified by a galaxy cluster that lies closer to Earth along the line of sight from this planet a phenomenon known as gravitational lensing. This cluster, known as CLASS B1608+656, is visible as a small loop near the center of the image.

CLASS B1608+656 isn't the only lensing object in the new photo, which combines observations in visible and infrared light.

Two galaxies dubbed Fred and Ginger, but more formally known as ACS J160919+6532 and ACS J160910+6532, respectively are also warping spacetime enough to distort the light emitted by objects behind them, researchers said.

Both Fred and Ginger appear close to CLASS B1608+656 in the Hubble photo. But only Fred is actually close to the cluster, researchers said; Ginger is much nearer to Earth.

The Hubble image is new to the general public but not to scientists, who have studied it extensively over the years. It was spotted by Adam Kill during the 2012 Hubble's Hidden Treasures competition, which invited contestants to identify the most interesting and beautiful Hubble photos that a wide audience has yet to see.

More:

Hubble Telescope Image Reveals a Cross Section of the Cosmos