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Herschel shows galaxies had cool beginnings
01/05/2013 - 10:20
Herschel has shown that galaxies in the early Universe were cooler than those we see around us today, indicating that early galaxies were more bloated.
Herschel loses its cool
27/03/2013 - 21:20
After nearly 4 years in space, Herschel has exhausted its supply of liquid helium coolant, and has ceased scientific operations.
Herschel will lose its cool
04/03/2013 - 19:05
Herschel is nearing the end of its supply of liquid helium, crucial for keeping the instruments cool

Past News Stories

Herschel needs you!
18th Dec 2012
Astronomers using Herschel are asking the public to help find holes in the dust clouds that are threaded through our galaxy.
Herschel Advent Calendar
4th Dec 2012
Find out what's Herschel's been up to with an exciting Herschel Space Observatory Advent Calendar
Herschel delves into dusty space debris to reveal the secrets of solar system formation
26th Nov 2012
Herschel has discovered vast debris discs surrounding two nearby planetary systems containing relatively small planets.
Smoke Signals from the Distant Universe: Online Lecture
13th Nov 2012
Professor Seb Oliver, from University of Sussex, talks about Herschel observations of distant galaxies, in online video.
Herschel's Final Destination: The Moon?
30th Oct 2012
There is much debate about what to do with the Herschel spacecraft after the helium coolant runs out in 2013. One suggestion is to fly Herschel into the Moon!
Tweet the Expert: The Answers
8th Oct 2012
Matt Griffin answers questions sent in to the UK Space Agency as part of the 'Tweet The Expert' session celebrating World Space Week.
Tweet the Expert
4th Oct 2012
Professor Matt Griffin, the Principal Investigator of Herschel's SPIRE instrument, will be answering questions on Twitter as part of World Space Week
HerMES Data Release
25th Apr 2012
The HerMES team has issued its first major data release.
Happy Birthday to Sir William Herschel
15th Nov 2011
Today is the 273rd anniversary of William Herschel's birthday
Herschel to observe near-Earth asteroid
6th Nov 2011
Herschel will be observing asteroid 2005 YU55 when it whizzes by the Earth
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