With about a million observations under its belt during its 25 years of service, some of the Hubble Space Telescope’s most memorable images have been of the vastness of space and the early days of the universe. These “deep-field” images actually improved over the years because shuttle astronauts were able to upgrade the observatory. This episode, entitled “The Incredible Time Machine” shows us how Hubble has been able to give us a glimpse of a cosmos in its formative years.

Twenty five years ago today, the +Hubble Space Telescope was launched aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery to usher in a new era of observing the Universe. 

For this special *Friday* #HubbleHangout , your trusty co-hosts +Tony Darnell, Dr.+Carol Christian and +Scott Lewis will be discussing their favorite images, discoveries and accomplishments that have been made over the past quarter century with our grand telescope. 

Also joining the team is +European Space Agency, ESA’s Georgia Bladon who will be presenting the winners of the #OdeToHubble  competition! Many fantastic entries were submitted and you can view the “Shortlist” here: http://www.spacetelescope.org/projects/Hubble25/odetohubble/

We’re also looking to hear from you about _YOUR_ favorite memories, images and breakthroughs from Hubble. Please search through our image gallery and News Center, and let us know in comments below or tweet at us with the hashtag #HubbleHangout  

Hubble Gallery: http://hubblesite.org/gallery/
Hubble News Center: http://hubblesite.org/newscenter/
Hubble 25th: http://hubble25th.org

We look forward to celebrating with you the amazing journey we’ve made together uncovering the mysteries of the Universe!

Winner in the over 25 Category of #OdeToHubble Video Contest – Desiré de Palacio:

Winner in the under 25 category – Halley Davies & Martin Hellmich

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