Herschel Space Observatory - Article from Wikipedia on this space-based telescope, launched in 2009 by the European Space Agency . ESA: Space Science: Herschel - Fact sheet on this space observatory which carries the largest, most powerful infrared telescope ever flown in space. A pioneering mission to study the origin and evolution of stars and galaxies. Herschel Space Observatory - A blog keeping in touch with what is going on at the observatory. Includes news, events and images. Herschel: Exploring the Birth of Stars and Galaxies - Mission overview from NASA which is participating in this European Space Agency program. ESA Science & Technology: Herschel - Includes information on the mission, news, the design of the spacecraft, the launch, navigation and the science operations. The Herschel Space Observatory - Imperial College astrophysicists have been involved with this project since its inception. Includes information on programs and the results so far obtained. The Herschel Space Observatory - Official blog on the far-infrared space telescope. The Herschel Space Observatory - Official blog on the far-infrared space telescope. Herschel Space Observatory Cast - A blog keeping in touch with what is going on at the observatory. Includes news, events and images.