Opening September 27 at the SAC Aerospace Museum

This traveling exhibit invites visitors to explore the science, discoveries, and engineering behind NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. Through vivid imagery, authentic artifacts, and hands-on activities, guests will discover how Hubble has transformed our understanding of the cosmos. From swirling storms on distant planets to galaxies billions of light-years away, the exhibit offers an interactive journey through space science perfect for all ages.

Exhibit Stations:

Introductory Panel
A welcome to the exhibit with an overview of Hubble’s mission and the original partnership between NASA, the Smithsonian Institution, and the Space Telescope Science Institute.

The Tunnel
A walk-through tunnel filled with some of Hubble’s most stunning images, including a video ceiling that surrounds visitors with views of deep space.

Centerpiece with Model
Features a 1:15 scale model of the Hubble Space Telescope and a “Science on a Sphere” globe showing its orbit, communication systems, and unique position above Earth’s atmosphere.

Planets
Highlights Hubble’s observations of planets and moons, including Martian dust storms, a comet striking Jupiter, and volcanic eruptions on Io.

Stars
Showcases star formation and death within our galaxy using iconic images like the Pillars of Creation. Interactive elements walk visitors through the life cycle of a star.

Galaxies
Displays Hubble’s detailed views of distant galaxies and explores how they help astronomers study the age, structure, and future of the universe.

Universe
Explores Hubble’s deepest images of the cosmos, including gravitational lensing and the Hubble Legacy Field. Features a kiosk where visitors can see how the telescope views the universe in different wavelengths of light.

Servicing Missions
Tells the story of the five astronaut missions that repaired and upgraded Hubble. Includes real tools that flew in space.

The Telescope
Offers a closer look at Hubble’s structure, power, optics, and design. Displays include a solar panel returned from orbit and backup hardware.

Light
An interactive station where visitors can see their hands as Hubble would, using ultraviolet, visible, and infrared light.

Skymap
Allows guests to explore Hubble’s view of the night sky by selecting stars, galaxies, nebulae, and more from an interactive map.

James Webb Space Telescope
Introduces NASA’s next major observatory and compares its capabilities with Hubble. Features some of Webb’s first images and a look at how the two telescopes work together.

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