If scientists were to point the Hubble Space Telescope in any direction for a deep field photo would they be able to capture the beginning of the universe?

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Ariana Acosta · Accepted Answer

For 2 reasons we can not see the beginning of universe.

The early universe was opaque. Galaxies are traveling so quickly that their light hasn't reached Earth yet.

Ivy Allen · Answer

undefined The Hubble Space Telescope can observe distant galaxies, providing insights into the early universe, but it cannot capture the exact moment of the universe's beginning. The observable universe is limited by the age of the universe and the speed of light.

HIX Tutor · Answer

undefined That's an interesting question! Let’s think step by step.

1. **What is the Hubble Space Telescope?**  
   It's a big telescope in space. It takes pictures of stars and galaxies far away.

2. **What is a deep field photo?**  
   It's a special picture that shows very distant objects. Hubble looks at a small part of the sky for a long time to see faint things.

3. **What do scientists want to see?**  
   They want to see very old light. This light comes from the early universe.

4. **Can Hubble see the beginning of the universe?**  
   Hubble can see light from a long time ago. But it can’t see the very first moments of the universe. That light is too far away and very different.

5. **Why can’t they see that light?**  
   The light from the very beginning is hidden. It changed and moved away from us as the universe grew.

6. **What do scientists use instead?**  
   They use special tools and theories to understand the beginning, but not just Hubble.

What do you think about this?