Visitor Center guests crowd the main gallery to see Hubble exhibits. Photo Credit: Bill Hrybyk/NASA Goddard Space Flight Center A NASA Goddard Finale to the International Year of Astronomy The Visitor Center at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md. hosted a one-of-a-kind event on January 13 featuring expert Hubble scientist Dr. David Leckrone. Dr. Leckrone recounted his experiences as Senior Scientist for the Hubble Space Telescope for more than two decades. He delved into the rollercoaster ride that was Servicing Mission 4—the last Shuttle servicing mission to the famed telescope. He also showcased some of the stunning images recently taken with Hubble’s newly installed and repaired instruments. Before and after Dr. Leckrone’s presentation, guests had the opportunity to enjoy a captivating visual experience, Science on a Sphere, and use astronaut gloves to examine and operate tools from Hubble Servicing Mission 4. For more information about the Goddard Visitor Center, please visit:
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