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Looking back: Hubble at 25, an interactive timeline

Hubble data has yielded tens of thousands of scientific papers, and its powerful camera continues to beam back breathtaking images of the universe.
By Discover Magazine | Published: April 24, 2015 | Last updated on May 18, 2023


Originally appeared on DiscoverMagazine.com
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