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Candy-Colored BubbleThe Bubble Nebula, also known as NGC 7653, is an emission nebula located 8,000 light-years away. This stunning new image, released on Thursday, was captured to celebrate Hubble’s 26th year in space.
Photograph by NASA, ESA, Hubble Heritage Team

Week's Best Space Pictures: Hubble Turns 26

We celebrate the space telescope's birthday with a look at its best pictures from the past year.

ByMichael Greshko
Published April 22, 2016

Feed your need for heavenly views of the universe with our pick of the most awe-inspiring space pictures.

This week, National Geographic celebrates the Hubble Space Telescope’s 26th birthday with a roundup of its best pictures from the past year, including colorful clouds, gigantic pillars, and glittering galaxies.