The Big Bang and the Astonishing Discoveries of the Hubble Space Telescope

The video explores the origins of the universe, focusing on the Hubble Space Telescope's role in observing distant galaxies and determining the universe's age. It discusses the concept of light as a time-travel tool, the universe's expansion, and the discovery of its accelerating expansion. Hubble's deep field observations have revealed thousands of galaxies, providing insights into the universe's evolution. As Hubble nears the end of its mission, its legacy of groundbreaking discoveries continues to impact our understanding of the cosmos.

What role has the Hubble Space Telescope played in understanding the beginnings of the universe?

How do astronomers estimate the age of the universe using the Hubble Space Telescope?

Describe the importance of Cepheid variable stars in measuring cosmic distances.

What significant discovery did Hubble make regarding the expansion rate of the universe?

What implications does the observation of distant supernovae have on our understanding of the universe's expansion?