Revolutionizing Our Understanding of the Universe: Hubble Space Telescope’s E-book on Dark Matter and Dark Energy

In recent years, the Hubble Space Telescope has offered scientists an incredible view of the universe, providing well over 1 million observations. NASA has now released a free e-book called “Hubble Focus: The Dark Universe” that delves into what the Hubble mission has taught scientists about dark matter and dark energy, challenging long-standing theories.

Dark matter, a mysterious substance that cannot be seen, is believed to comprise the majority of the mass of the universe. Unlike normal matter, it is invisible and largely undetectable through traditional means. Scientists estimate that dark matter makes up 27 percent of the universe, while dark energy, responsible for the universe’s expansion, makes up 68 percent.

The Hubble Space Telescope can detect objects that are invisible to the human eye. This data has revolutionized our understanding of the invisible universe, sometimes posing challenges to existing cosmological models. “Hubble Focus: The Dark Universe” highlights key discoveries made possible by the Hubble mission, providing plain English explanations and stunning visuals.

The e-book also features expert quotes and links to videos exploring topics like the Hubble constant, the rate of the universe’s expansion. Hubble operations project scientist Ken Carpenter expressed excitement about the book, stating, “Much remains to be done, but this book will give you a front row seat to what’s been happening in this quest.” This volume is the fifth in a series of similar books that detail the Hubble mission and its groundbreaking discoveries.

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