New observations of four globular clusters in the Fornax dwarf galaxy have called into question one of the leading theories about how these clusters form. In this episode we explain the mystery behind these objects and how it is deepened by these new findings.

Hubblecast 80: The riddle of the missing stars

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Hubblecast 133: Spectroscopy with Hubble

Hubblecast 132 Light: The Strange Exoplanet That Resembles the Long-Sought “Planet Nine”

On 24 April 2020, the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope celebraetd its 30th anniversary. ESA/Hubble invited the general public to submit Hubble-themed artistic creations to celebrate this special milestone. Submissions received included drawings, paintings, sculptures, music, and poetry that were all inspired by the Hubble Space Telescope. This Hubblecast features a variety of the visual creations received.

Hubblecast 131 Special: Showcase of Hubble's 30th Anniversary Artistic Creations

Taking advantage of a total lunar eclipse in January 2019, astronomers using the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope have measured the amount of ozone in Earth’s atmosphere. This method serves as a proxy for how they will observe Earth-like planets around other stars in search of life.

Hubblecast 80: The riddle of the missing stars

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