Herschel Space Observatory
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The Herschel Space Observatory was a European Space Agency space telescope that studied the universe in far-infrared and submillimetre wavelengths, revealing cold and dusty regions such as star-forming clouds and distant galaxies.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Herschel Space Observatory canonical | 34 |
| Herschel | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T727651 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Herschel Space Observatory Context triple: [European Space Agency, mission, Herschel Space Observatory]
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A.
Spitzer Space Telescope
The Spitzer Space Telescope was a NASA infrared space observatory that studied the universe in long-wavelength light, revealing cold, dusty, and distant objects invisible to optical telescopes.
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B.
Gaia observatory
The Gaia observatory is a European Space Agency space telescope designed to create the most precise 3D map of the Milky Way by measuring the positions, distances, and motions of over a billion stars.
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C.
Chandra X-ray Observatory
The Chandra X-ray Observatory is a space-based telescope that observes high-energy X-ray emissions from hot regions of the universe, such as exploded stars, galaxy clusters, and matter around black holes.
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D.
Hubble Space Telescope
The Hubble Space Telescope is a large, space-based observatory that has provided some of the most detailed images and data about the universe, revolutionizing modern astronomy and cosmology.
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E.
Baade Telescope
The Baade Telescope is one of the twin 6.5-meter Magellan optical telescopes used for cutting-edge astronomical research in Chile.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Herschel Space Observatory Target entity description: The Herschel Space Observatory was a European Space Agency space telescope that studied the universe in far-infrared and submillimetre wavelengths, revealing cold and dusty regions such as star-forming clouds and distant galaxies.
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A.
Spitzer Space Telescope
The Spitzer Space Telescope was a NASA infrared space observatory that studied the universe in long-wavelength light, revealing cold, dusty, and distant objects invisible to optical telescopes.
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B.
Gaia observatory
The Gaia observatory is a European Space Agency space telescope designed to create the most precise 3D map of the Milky Way by measuring the positions, distances, and motions of over a billion stars.
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C.
Chandra X-ray Observatory
The Chandra X-ray Observatory is a space-based telescope that observes high-energy X-ray emissions from hot regions of the universe, such as exploded stars, galaxy clusters, and matter around black holes.
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D.
Hubble Space Telescope
The Hubble Space Telescope is a large, space-based observatory that has provided some of the most detailed images and data about the universe, revolutionizing modern astronomy and cosmology.
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E.
Baade Telescope
The Baade Telescope is one of the twin 6.5-meter Magellan optical telescopes used for cutting-edge astronomical research in Chile.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
European Space Agency mission
ⓘ
space observatory ⓘ space telescope ⓘ |
| agency | European Space Agency ⓘ |
| bandCoverage | 55–672 micrometres ⓘ |
| catalogCode |
Herschel
ⓘ
linked to:
Herschel Space Observatory
|
| collaboration |
Canadian Space Agency
ⓘ
NASA ⓘ |
| coolingMethod | superfluid helium cryostat ⓘ |
| country | European Space Agency member states ⓘ |
| cryogen | liquid helium ⓘ |
| deactivationDate | 2013-06-17 ⓘ |
| launchDate | 2009-05-14 ⓘ |
| launchLocation |
Kourou, French Guiana
ⓘ
linked to:
Kourou
|
| launchSite | Guiana Space Centre ⓘ |
| launchVehicle |
Ariane 5ECA
ⓘ
linked to:
Ariane 5 ECA
|
| location | Sun–Earth L2 ⓘ |
| massAtLaunch | approximately 3400 kilograms ⓘ |
| mirrorDiameter | 3.5 metres ⓘ |
| missionDuration | approximately 4 years ⓘ |
| missionEnd | 2013-04-29 ⓘ |
| missionGoal |
characterize interstellar dust and gas
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investigate star formation ⓘ study chemistry of the universe ⓘ study galaxy evolution ⓘ |
| namedAfter | William Herschel ⓘ |
| notableResult |
detailed maps of cold molecular clouds
ⓘ
measurements of star-formation rates in distant galaxies ⓘ observations of water in protoplanetary disks ⓘ |
| operator | European Space Agency ⓘ |
| orbit | Lissajous orbit around Sun–Earth L2 point ⓘ |
| partOfProgram |
ESA Horizon 2000 science program
ⓘ
linked to:
ESA Horizon 2000 programme
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| predecessor | Infrared Space Observatory ⓘ |
| primaryMirrorMaterial | silicon carbide ⓘ |
| primaryMission | study of cold and dusty regions of the universe ⓘ |
| scientificInstruments |
HIFI
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PACS ⓘ SPIRE ⓘ |
| spacecraftBus | custom ESA design ⓘ |
| status | mission completed ⓘ |
| studies |
distant galaxies
ⓘ
interstellar medium ⓘ protoplanetary disks ⓘ protostars ⓘ star-forming molecular clouds ⓘ |
| successor |
James Webb Space Telescope (partially, in infrared coverage)
ⓘ
linked to:
James Webb Space Telescope
|
| telescopeType | Cassegrain telescope ⓘ |
| wavelengthRange |
far-infrared
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submillimetre ⓘ |
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Input
Subject: Herschel Space Observatory Description of subject: The Herschel Space Observatory was a European Space Agency space telescope that studied the universe in far-infrared and submillimetre wavelengths, revealing cold and dusty regions such as star-forming clouds and distant galaxies.
Referenced by (35)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: Herschel Space Observatory
subject linked to:
L2
subject linked to:
Taurus molecular cloud complex (projected association)
subject linked to:
NGC 2023 reflection nebula