Discover the Marvels of Space Observatories
Space observatories, whether orbiting in space or stationed on Earth, have dramatically expanded our understanding of the universe. 🌌 These incredible machines capture breathtaking images, detect distant phenomena, and gather data crucial to the field of astronomy.
Top Space Observatories You Should Know About
- Hubble Space Telescope: Launched in 1990, this telescope has provided some of the most stunning images of space.
- James Webb Space Telescope: Launched in 2021, it's set to peer back in time to the formation of the first galaxies.
- Chandra X-ray Observatory: This telescope observes X-rays from high-energy regions of the universe.
Did you know? Frogs have been part of space exploration too! 🐸 In the 1970s, frogs were sent into space as part of biological experiments to study zero-gravity effects.