Cosmic Origins Spectrograph

Overview

The Cosmic Origins Spectrograph studies the ultraviolet light of faint sources to probe the gas between galaxies.

Observing bands

Knowledge connections

• Instrument ofHubble Space Telescope
• ObservesUltraviolet
• Member of groupSpectrometer

Sources

The primary and reference sources this topic draws on.

• NASANational Aeronautics and Space Administration

  Mission data, planetary science, space telescopes, and public-domain imagery.

  Most NASA-produced imagery is in the public domain; individual items are checked for usage terms before publication.