Space Telescopes: Observing Beyond Earth’s Atmosphere

Space telescopes orbit above Earth’s atmosphere, avoiding distortion and light pollution.
They can observe in wavelengths—like infrared, ultraviolet, and X-rays—that don’t reach the ground.
The Hubble Space Telescope has revolutionized astronomy since 1990.
The James Webb Space Telescope peers deep into cosmic history with infrared vision.
X-ray telescopes like Chandra reveal black holes, neutron stars, and hot gas clouds.
The Spitzer Space Telescope uncovered hidden regions of star formation in infrared.
Space telescopes must be extremely precise to stay stable and focused in orbit.
Many work in tandem, giving astronomers a complete picture of the universe across wavelengths.
Building and launching them is expensive, but their discoveries are priceless.
Space telescopes let us see the universe clearer, deeper, and further than ever before.