Exploring the Cosmos: The Hubble Telescope and Its Discoveries

The video discusses Edwin Hubble's belief in a universe filled with galaxies and the subsequent launch of the Hubble Telescope in 1990. The telescope confirmed Hubble's theories by revealing numerous galaxies and dating the Big Bang to 13.7 billion years ago. It has been instrumental in the search for extrasolar planets. The video also quizzes viewers on the Hubble's orbit time around Earth, highlighting its speed and capabilities.

Who was the Hubble Space Telescope named after?

• Galileo Galilei

• Albert Einstein

• Edwin Hubble

• Isaac Newton

What significant event in astronomy did the Hubble Space Telescope help date?

• The formation of the Milky Way

• The first human on the moon

• The discovery of Pluto

• The Big Bang

How many galaxies did the Hubble Space Telescope reveal?

• Hundreds

• Thousands

• Millions

• Billions

How long does it take for the Hubble Space Telescope to complete one orbit around Earth?

• 95 hours

• 95 days

• 95 seconds

• 95 minutes

At what speed does the Hubble Space Telescope travel through space?

• 17,500 mph

• 15,000 mph

• 20,000 mph

• 10,000 mph