Studying the Galaxy with Herschel and Planck
January 13, 2009
Herschel, the largest telescope ever launched, will study objects within and outside our Galaxy. It will be able to peer through clouds of gas and dust and observe stars as they form. credit: ESA
Topics:
Environment, Infrared telescopes, Spiral galaxies, Astronomy, Whirlpool Galaxy, Galactocentrism, Milky Way, Galaxy, Spaceflight, Herschel Space Observatory, Local Group, Space exploration