Is Hubble visible from Earth?

 Hubble is best seen from areas of the Earth that are between the latitudes of 28.5 degrees north and 28.5 degrees south. This is because Hubble's orbit is inclined to the equator at 28.5 degrees. ... So northern parts of Australia have great access to seeing the HST and can catch the telescope flying right overhead.

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