LEGO Unveils Hubble Space Telescope Set with Iconic Photos
LEGO has announced a new Hubble Space Telescope set, comprising 1,252 pieces, that celebrates three of the telescope's most iconic photographs: the Pillars of Creation, the Whirlpool Galaxy (M51), and the Butterfly Nebula (NGC 6302). The telescope model sits on a base featuring LEGO-fied graphics of these images. The set is priced at $139.99 and will ship on August 1, 2026. The Hubble Space Telescope, a joint NASA/ESA project, has been in operation for over 35 years, performing nearly two million observations and capturing over a million photos of 108 million astronomical objects. It has detected light traveling 13.4 billion light-years and orbited Earth over 195,000 times. Its data archive exceeded 477 terabytes as of last month. The set pays homage to Hubble's legacy, which has inspired generations.
Key facts
- LEGO Hubble Space Telescope set has 1,252 pieces.
- Set features three iconic Hubble photos: Pillars of Creation, Whirlpool Galaxy, Butterfly Nebula.
- Set price is $139.99.
- Set ships on August 1, 2026.
- Hubble has performed nearly two million observations since 1990.
- Hubble has captured over a million photos of 108 million astronomical objects.
- Hubble detected light that traveled 13.4 billion light-years.
- Hubble's data archive was over 477 terabytes as of last month.
Entities
Institutions
- LEGO
- NASA
- ESA
- Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA)
- STScI
- PetaPixel