Herschel instruments

Herschel's instruments were advanced tools on the Herschel Space Observatory designed to study the universe in far-infrared and submillimeter wavelengths. Its main instruments included PACS (Photodetector Array Camera and Spectrometer), SPIRE (Spectral and Photometric Imaging Receiver), and HIFI (Heterodyne Instrument for the Far Infrared). These instruments allowed astronomers to investigate cold cosmic objects like star-forming regions, distant galaxies, and interstellar dust by capturing detailed images and spectra. Together, they provided insights into the universe’s formative processes, helping scientists understand how stars and galaxies develop over time.