Space Telescope Science Institute
Nearly 400 years after Galileo first observed the heavens through a telescope, we continue to seek answers to age-old questions about the universe. And while the technology has evolved over the centuries, the inquiry remains essentially the same: What’s out there, where did it come from, and what does it mean? At the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI), we’re working hard to study and explain the once-unimaginable celestial phenomena now made visible using Hubble’s cutting-edge technology. In the course of this exploration we will continue to share with you the grace and beauty of the universe, because the discoveries belong to all of them.
Probe deeper! Explore the following links to learn more about who they are and what they do. At the heart of STScI’s mission are outreach and education. Their Office of Public Outreach (OPO), which created this Web site, finds innovative ways to share Hubble’s remarkable discoveries with the public. OPO exists as a unique blend of communications professionals and scientists working together to prepare and disseminate the photographs and animations seen in the news… as well as posters, slide shows, exhibits, and educational products in print and electronic formats.
For more information, please visit http://hubblesite.org/explore_astronomy