Hubble Space Telescope 1/48 Replica

The Hubble Space Telescope is a telescope in orbit around the Earth, named after astronomer Edwin Hubble. Its position outside the Earth's atmosphere provides significant advantages over ground-based telescopes "” images are not blurred by the atmosphere, there is no background from light scattered by the air, and the Hubble can observe ultra-violet light that is normally absorbed by the ozone layer in observations made from Earth. Since its launch in 1990, it has become one of the most important instruments in the history of astronomy. With it, astronomers have made many observations leading to breakthroughs in astrophysics. Hubble's Ultra Deep Field is the most sensitive astronomical optical image ever taken.Features:Scale - 1/48 Length - 12.875"Please allow 8-10 weeks from the time of order to delivery, as these models are custom made upon ordering. An additional shipping charge of actual shipping cost to your delivery location will apply on this item. Please contact us for actual shipping cost. No discounts will apply to this model and all sales are final.