Hubble: Secrets from Space

In this top-notch documentary produced for the Discovery Channel, we also get an exciting story of human history, science and unfolding drama. With solid science, good scripting, insightful interviews, great narration by Martin Sheen, and beautiful space music surrounding the wondrous Hubble images, this video is highly recommended. Editor's Choice. - Video Librarian, ****July/August 1998

The discoveries being made with the Hubble Space Telescope continue to change the way we look at our universe. This video captures the wonder of science that the world's most sophisticated telescope provides. Some background to Hubble's story is given, but the highlights of the video are the photos themselves. Their colors and detail are dramatic, and scientists explain what the pictures reveal. The strength in this production lies in its ability to inspire students to learn more, and it will serve as an excellent discussion starter. While intended for school use, this presentation also would be of interest to public libraries wishing to enrich their space science collection”. - School Library Journal/May 1999

This film traces the history of the $2 billion Hubble Space Telescope. It contains poignant interviews with the astronomers and other scientists who developed the instrument, and with space archaeologists who show examples of star birth and death, black holes, deep sky work and planetary observations made possible by Hubble. Incorporating brilliant animation and awe-inspiring Hubble space imagery, Hubble: Secrets From Space also documents the training of astronauts and the technology used for Hubble servicing missions.