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Space telescope

Herschel Space Observatory

ObservatoriesCompleted3.5 m aperture

Imagery

Andromeda Colorful Rings

The ring-like swirls of dust filling the Andromeda galaxy stand out colorfully in this new image from the Herschel Space Observatory.

2013

ESA/NASA/JPL-Caltech/NHSC · NASA media (public domain)

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Overview

Herschel was ESA's far-infrared and submillimeter observatory (2009–2013), with the largest single mirror ever flown in space at the time.

Observing bands

InfraredSubmillimeter

Knowledge connections

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  • ESAEuropean Space Agency

    European missions, observatories, and space science imagery.