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 ...Hubble E-booksHubble Focus: Galaxies through...Hubble HomeOverviewAbout HubbleThe History of HubbleHubble TimelineWhy Have a Telescope in Space?At the MuseumHubble by the NumbersFAQsImpact & BenefitsHubble's Impact & BenefitsScience ImpactsCultural ImpactTechnology BenefitsImpact on Human SpaceflightAstro Community ImpactsScienceHubble ScienceScience ThemesScience HighlightsScience Behind DiscoveriesUniverse UncoveredExplore the Night SkyObservatoryHubble ObservatoryHubble DesignMission OperationsMissions to HubbleHubble vs WebbTeamHubble TeamCareer AspirationsHubble AstronautsNewsHubble NewsHubble News ArchiveSocial MediaMedia ResourcesMultimediaMultimediaImagesVideosSonificationsPodcastsE-booksLithographsFact SheetsOnline ActivitiesExplore This SectionHubble HomeOverviewImpact & BenefitsScienceObservatoryTeamNewsMultimediaHubble Focus: Galaxies through Space and TimeHubble focus ebook with galaxy image on coverExplore the history of galaxies through the Hubble Space Telescope’s gaze in this second e-book in the *Hubble Focus* series. Spectacular Hubble images and videos bring home the discoveries that have expanded our understanding of galaxies, how they formed, and what they contain.Dip into star clusters and black holes, examine galactic neighbors and unusual galaxies, and look back in space and time to the far reaches of the universe to spy the building blocks of today’s galaxies. *Hubble Focus: Galaxies Through Space and Time* takes you on a flight through the universe, touring the islands of stars that evolved with and help shape the cosmos.The *Hubble Focus* series dives deep into specific topics in astronomy that have been forever changed by Hubble’s explorations. Additional books in the series focus on stars and our solar system.****Since the time of publication, some e-reader platforms have changed their file specifications, limiting file size, image, and video capabilities. If you have problems with the EPUB version, we suggest trying the more widely compatible PDF version.****DownloadsEPUB format(243.99 MB)PDF format(3.91 MB)More Hubble Activities and LinksAstronaut on an EVA in a white space suit waving while working on the Hubble space telescope.Calling Future ExplorersStart with a 360-degree video and discover the unique paths that led people to careers with the Hubble Space Telescope.Hubble Nebula - Crab NebulaExplore the Night SkyUsing our Skymap, find astronomical objects with a backyard telescope, or binoculars, then compare your view to Hubble's images of the object.Ring NebulaHubble AlbumsFlip through Hubble's Flickr albums and see astronauts at work in space,  behind the scenes of mission operations, and images from nebulae to gravitational lens.Upper left: "Hubble Focus" opening of the telescope is the "O" Center: bright-white star, Center Bottom: Orange-red planet with cloud bands, Center: small, bright-white star and very small red-orange dwarf starHubble E-booksInvestigate the mysteries of the universe, or dive into Hubble's history with our free, downloadable e-books.Curious Universe LogoHubble PodcastsHear about Hubble's mission,  discoveries, and images.Scientist sits and points to a screen with a Hubble image while he discusses the science.Hubble VideosFrom science to history, from servicing mission to technology, and from documentaries to human interest stories, NASA had produced a library of informative and interesting videos on the Hubble Space Telescope.
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