How has the Hubble Space Telescope changed our view of the universe?
1 Answer
Mar 9, 2017
It's ability to see distant object without an obstructing atmosphere.
Explanation:
Earth bound telescopes must look through a thick atmosphere to peer into the universe. Our atmosphere filters out certain types of radiation attempting to enter our atmosphere, most notably gamma rays.
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Above is a photograph of the Andromeda constellation as seen by the Mt. Wilson telescope.
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This picture was taken by the Hubble telescope of Andromeda. A simple comparison of the two shows how much more detail Hubble offers over its earth bound cousin.
