Source: ESA
Links:
Herchel Mission Overview (ESA)
Herschel buildup animation (Credit:ESA)(18 896 Kb)
Herschel will be the largest space telescope of its kind when launched. Herschel's 3.5-metre diameter mirror will collect long-wavelength infrared radiation from some of the coolest and most distant objects in the Universe. Herschel will be the only space observatory to cover the spectral range from far-infrared to sub-millimetre wavelengths.
The mirror of the Herschel telescope has now been assembled with the payload and service module, completing the spacecraft structure - an important milestone in the days following through to launch. (read more)
The mirror of the Herschel telescope has now been assembled with the payload and service module, completing the spacecraft structure - an important milestone in the days following through to launch. (read more)
Links:
Herchel Mission Overview (ESA)
Herschel buildup animation (Credit:ESA)(18 896 Kb)
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