With investigations into everything from black holes to exoplanets, the
Hubble Telescope has changed not only the face of astronomy but also our
very sense of being in the universe. On the 30th anniversary of its
launch into low-earth orbit, this updated edition of Expanding Universe
presents 30 brand new images, unveiling more hidden gems from the
Hubble's archives.
Ultra-high resolution and taken with almost no background light, these
pictures have answered some of the most compelling questions of time and
space while also revealing new mysteries, like the strange "dark energy"
that sees the universe expanding at an ever-accelerating rate.
The collection is accompanied by an essay from photography critic Owen
Edwards and an interview with Zoltan Levay, who explains how the
pictures are composed. Veteran Hubble astronauts Charles F. Bolden, Jr.
and John Mace Grunsfeld also offer their insights on Hubble's legacy and
future space exploration.