Expanding Universe. The Hubble Space Telescope

<p>With investigations into everything from black holes to exoplanets, the <strong>Hubble Telescope</strong> has changed not only the face of astronomy but also our very sense of being in the universe. On the <strong>30th anniversary of its launch into low-earth orbit</strong>, this updated edition of <em>Expanding Universe</em> presents <strong>30 brand new images</strong>, unveiling more hidden gems from the Hubble’s archives.<br /> <br /> Ultra-high resolution and taken with almost no background light, <strong>these pictures have answered some of the most compelling questions of time and space</strong> while also revealing <strong>new mysteries</strong>, like the strange “dark energy” that sees the universe expanding at an ever-accelerating rate.<br /> <br /> The collection is accompanied by an essay from photography critic <strong>Owen Edwards</strong> and an interview with <strong>Zoltan Levay</strong>, who explains how the pictures are composed. Veteran Hubble astronauts <strong>Charles F. Bolden, Jr.</strong> and <strong>John Mace Grunsfeld </strong>also offer their insights on Hubble’s legacy and future space exploration.</p>