Faboo collection of the “Top Ten Pictures Taken by the Hubble.”
I remember when Hubble first went up in 1990 — and how flaws in the manufacturer left it myopic and fuzzy and a failure. That it has rebounded over the years into something that can take such glorious snaps ought to be inspirational.
This shot of the Sombrero Galaxy is the most mundane of the set …
(via Hal & Gloria)
18 view(s)
And for those looking for wallpaper of these …
Whenever I see that picture of the Sombrero, btw, it reminds me of the end titles of “The Outer Limits” (original version), which consisted of many splendid (if, by Hubble standards) astronomical photos of galaxies.