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News Release 51 of 56

January 15, 1996 10:00 AM (EST)

News Release Number: STScI-1996-01

Hubble's Deepest View of the Universe Unveils Bewildering Galaxies across Billions of Years

Technical facts about this news release:

About the Object

Object Name:	Hubble Deep Field
Object Description:	Galaxy Field
Position (J2000):	R.A. 12h 36m 49.50s Dec. +62° 12' 58.0"
Constellation:	Ursa Major
Distance:	6,500 light-years (2,000 parsecs)

About the Data

Instrument:	WFPC2
Exposure Date(s):	December 18 - 28, 1995

About the Image

Image Credit:	NASA, R. Williams and The Hubble Deep Field Team (STScI)
Release Date:	January 15, 1996