Statements (162)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:astronomy
|
| gptkbp:archives |
gptkb:Herschel_Science_Archive
|
| gptkbp:capacity |
over 25 terabytes
|
| gptkbp:collaboration |
gptkb:European_Southern_Observatory
gptkb:Institut_de_Planétologie_et_d'_Astrophysique_de_Grenoble gptkb:Institute_d'_Astrophysique_Spatiale gptkb:NASA gptkb:Max_Planck_Institute_for_Extraterrestrial_Physics |
| gptkbp:collaborator |
gptkb:UK_Space_Agency
gptkb:Centre_National_d'Études_Spatiales_(France) gptkb:National_Institute_for_Astrophysics_(Italy) gptkb:German_Aerospace_Center gptkb:NASA |
| gptkbp:community |
gptkb:astronomy
astrophysicists planetary scientists cosmologists space scientists |
| gptkbp:contributed_to |
mapping of the Milky Way
study of galaxy evolution understanding of star formation investigation of cosmic dust |
| gptkbp:cooling_system |
cryogenic cooling system
|
| gptkbp:data_transmission |
X-band
|
| gptkbp:data_type |
FITS
photometric data spectroscopic data |
| gptkbp:design |
5 years
|
| gptkbp:disbandment_date |
2013-04-29
|
| gptkbp:discovered_by |
the presence of organic molecules in space
water vapor in the atmosphere of Mars |
| gptkbp:discovery |
gptkb:starburst_galaxies
molecular clouds galaxy clusters cosmic microwave background radiation stellar nurseries cosmic dust interstellar dust early universe conditions exoplanet atmospheres cosmic background radiation galactic winds galaxy evolution study of distant galaxies dark matter distribution chemical composition of galaxies dust in galaxies investigation of star formation regions organic molecules in space water in the universe detection of water vapor in space star formation rates in galaxies water in space observations of exoplanet atmospheres cold gas in the universe far-infrared background radiation infrared emissions from distant galaxies star formation history of the universe mapping of the Milky Way's dust and gas |
| gptkbp:final_data_release |
2014-10-16
|
| gptkbp:frequency |
submillimeter
far-infrared 55 to 672 micrometers |
| gptkbp:funding |
gptkb:European_Space_Agency
gptkb:European_Union national space agencies |
| gptkbp:has_ability |
far-infrared wavelengths
far-infrared astronomy |
| gptkbp:has_height |
3.5 meters
|
| gptkbp:has_power |
2,000 watts
|
| gptkbp:has_spectral_resolution |
up to 10,000
|
| gptkbp:has_view_of |
3.5 arcminutes
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Herschel Space Observatory
|
| gptkbp:impact |
enhanced understanding of galaxy formation
|
| gptkbp:instrument |
gptkb:Herschel_Photodetector_Array_Camera_and_Spectrometer
gptkb:Spectral_and_Photometric_Imaging_Receiver gptkb:PACS HIFI SPIRE |
| gptkbp:instruments |
gptkb:PACS
HIFI SPIRE |
| gptkbp:launch_date |
2009-04-14
2009-05-14 May 14, 2009 |
| gptkbp:launch_site |
gptkb:Guiana_Space_Centre
|
| gptkbp:launch_vehicle |
gptkb:Ariane_5
|
| gptkbp:launched |
gptkb:European_Space_Agency
May 14, 2009 |
| gptkbp:length |
7.5 meters
|
| gptkbp:lighting |
2009-07-17
January 2010 July 2009 |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:French_Guiana
outer space L2 Lagrange point |
| gptkbp:mass |
3,000 kg
3,000 kilograms |
| gptkbp:mission |
2013-04-29
April 29, 2013 |
| gptkbp:mission_duration |
4 years
approximately 4 years 3.5 years |
| gptkbp:mission_type |
gptkb:astronomy
|
| gptkbp:notable_galaxies |
infrared observatory
|
| gptkbp:objective |
study star formation
|
| gptkbp:observational_wavelengths |
far infrared
|
| gptkbp:operated_by |
gptkb:European_Space_Agency
|
| gptkbp:operational_status |
completed
decommissioned |
| gptkbp:operational_use |
4 years
|
| gptkbp:operator |
gptkb:European_Space_Agency
|
| gptkbp:orbit_type |
L2 Lagrange point
halo orbit |
| gptkbp:orbital_altitude |
1.5 million kilometers
|
| gptkbp:power_source |
solar panels
|
| gptkbp:released |
gptkb:Herschel_Science_Archive
public data releases Herschel data release 1 Herschel data release 2 Herschel data release 3 Herschel data release 4 Herschel data release 5 |
| gptkbp:resolution |
18 arcseconds
|
| gptkbp:scientific_goals |
study galaxy formation
study the early universe map the distribution of dark matter study star formation study the interstellar medium examine the atmospheres of exoplanets study interstellar medium investigate the formation of supermassive black holes explore the relationship between galaxies and dark energy analyze the chemical composition of galaxies analyze the chemical evolution of galaxies analyze the evolution of galaxies over time study the impact of supernovae on their surroundings explore the lifecycle of stars explore the properties of active galactic nuclei investigate star formation regions investigate the conditions for star formation investigate the role of dust in galaxy formation study the interaction between galaxies and their environment map the large-scale structure of the universe observe the cosmic microwave background study the dynamics of star clusters study the formation of massive stars study the formation of planetary systems investigate the role of magnetic fields in star formation explore the role of feedback processes in galaxy evolution study the impact of environment on galaxy formation. analyze the effects of cosmic rays on star formation study the formation of stars and galaxies |
| gptkbp:scientific_instruments |
gptkb:Herschel_Space_Observatory's_photometer
gptkb:Herschel_Spectrometer_and_Photometer |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:James_Webb_Space_Telescope
gptkb:none gptkb:SPICA |
| gptkbp:view |
4.5 arcminutes
|
| gptkbp:width |
4.0 meters
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:NASA
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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