Herschel (space observatory) shows breadth of vision (new images released)

Bill McBlueState

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Fri Jul-10-09 10:19 AM
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Herschel (space observatory) shows breadth of vision (new images released)

Herschel shows breadth of vision
By Jonathan Amos
Science reporter, BBC News

Europe's Herschel space observatory is set to become one of the most powerful tools ever to study the Universe.

The "first light" data from its three instruments demonstrates a remarkable capability even though their set-up is still not complete.

Galaxy images released on Friday by the European Space Agency show detail previously unseen in the objects.

The pictures - and the thousands that will follow - should give new insights on star formation and galaxy evolution.

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shireen

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Fri Jul-10-09 11:38 AM
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1. it's really mind-blowing what these long wavelengths reveal to us!

Thanks so much for the post, it's really really wonderful! :)

Hubble first light images from the 2 new instruments and the 2 repaired ones will be coming fairly soon. :D

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jayfish

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Fri Jul-10-09 02:54 PM
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2. Looks Like It's Collimation Is Off. Wait...

that's not a star. :P

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