The Herschel space telescope

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With a mirror diameter of 3.5 metres, Herschel is the largest space telescope in operation. Its three instruments allow it to explore space at wavelengths between 55 and 670 microns, delivering new knowledge about the formation and evolution of galaxies.

Credit: ESA

DLR Raumfahrtmanagement - Herschel

Pressemeldung des MPE zu Herschel

Max-Planck-Institut für Extraterrestrische Physik - PACS

ESA Space Science - Herschel

Astronomy