Khan Academy
Hubble Image of Galaxies, Scale of the Universe, Cosmology and Astronomy
Sal gives an example of where the Hubble telescope looks, as well as the level of detail that the camera can see.
Curated OER
Hubble History
Learn how and why NASA launched the Hubble Telescope into space! Earth's atmosphere obstructs the images seen through a telescope; because Hubble is in space, it gets the clearest images. A great introduction to space science and...
Curated OER
Look! Up in the Sky! The Very Best of Hubble
Share the beauty and mystery of the universe with your class. This clip features some of the best images taken with NASA's Hubble telescope. Nebulae, stars, galaxies, and planets are all seen here. Show this clip, stopping occasionally...
Science for Kids
Science Kids: Space Videos: Hubble Space Telescope
Video describing the huge contribution of the Hubble Telescope to our knowledge of space today. (Length: 3 min. 10 sec.)
PBS
Pbs Nova: Hubble's Amazing Rescue
This film [56:00] follows the 2009, Hubble 12 day, mission to repair the Space Telescope. Go behind the scenes with the teams of astronauts and engineers as they work to save the "orbiting observatory".
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Weighing Hubble's Future
The Hubble Space Telescope has provided the world with incredible information that has helped formulate our knowledge of the universe. This telescope will soon be retired and replaced by a newer, more powerful telescope. Read about the...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Hubble's Expanding Universe
We know the universe is expanding, but how? This adapted video segment, using footage from NOVA and NASA, examines Edwin Hubble's work and how his findings laid the foundation for the Big Bang theory. [3:22]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Hubble Telescope: Looking Deep
This video segment adapted from the Space Telescope Science Institute shows what the Hubble telescope found when it stared at a single, nearly empty spot in the sky for 10 days in 1995.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Shuttle Hubble Update
Science Friday checks in with NASA on the progress of the Hubble Space Telescope repair mission. [12:27]
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Hubble Repair Mission on Hold
After eighteen years in space, the Hubble Telescope needs repairs. A planned NASA mission to make those repairs was delayed due to Hurricane Ike, which turned out to be a good thing when scientists discovered an additional problem that...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Scale of Earth, Sun, Galaxy and Universe: Hubble Image of Galaxies
An examination of a Hubble telescope image showing far away galaxies. [4:12]
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: The Hubble at 20
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope, and we're having a celebration.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr Videos: Skunk Bear: Hubble (The Song)
The Hubble Space Telescope has been staring out into deep space since 1990. In celebration of its 25th Anniversary, this is a parody of Iggy Azalea's song "Trouble." [1:20]