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Herschel Instruments Get First Peek at Cosmos
07.10.09 -- All three of Herschel's instruments have now opened their eyes and collected their first astronomy data.
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Mission Images

Herschel's First Peeks at Galaxies

This image taken by Herschel shows galaxy M74.

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Ariane 5 carrying Herschel and Planck lifts off

Ariane 5 enclosing Herschel and Planck lift off, at Europe's Spaceport on 14 May 2009.

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Artist Concept of Launch Rocket

artist concept of Herschel and Planck separating from rocket after launch

This is an artist concept of the rocket carrying Hershel and Planck.

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News and Features

Herschel Instruments Get First Peek at Cosmos

All three of Herschel's instruments have now opened their eyes and collected their first astronomy data.
Herschel Opens Its Infrared Eyes

The Herschel Space Observatory has snapped its first picture since blasting into space on May 14, 2009.

Mission Overview

Herschel is a European Space Agency mission with significant participation from NASA. NASA played a key role in the development of two of the mission's three instruments, and will make important contributions to data and science analyses.
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Mission Images

Herschel's First Peeks at Galaxies

Ariane 5 carrying Herschel and Planck lifts off

Artist Concept of Launch Rocket

News and Features

Herschel Instruments Get First Peek at Cosmos

Herschel Opens Its Infrared Eyes

Mission Overview

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