The Hubble
Space Telescope (HST) orbits earth at a height of only around
600 kilometers, yet it has taken some of the most beautiful
and spectacular images we have of galaxies and stars. Three
types of camera and various techniques, including filters,
collage or tiling are used to build up an accurate representation
of objects and events often many light years away. They remain
some of the most awe-inspiring images our culture has produced.
More information on these images and many
other examples can be found in the ‘Great Images in
NASA’ website,
GRIN.
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