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?

• Edwin Hubble

• Albert Einstein

• Galileo Galilei

In what year was the Hubble Space Telescope launched into space?

• 1980

• 1990

• 2000

What is the approximate distance the Hubble can see back to in light years?

• 10 billion light years

• 13.2 billion light years

• 15 billion light years

What significant discovery did the Hubble Space Telescope help confirm?

• The existence of black holes

• The theory of many galaxies

• The age of the Earth

How fast does the Hubble Space Telescope travel through space?

• 17,500 mph

• 15,000 mph

• 20,000 mph