NASA's international ultraviolet explorer

NASA's international ultraviolet explorer

Launched in 1978, the International Ultraviolet Explorer was designed to analyse ultraviolet spectra. It was a joint project between ESA, the UK Science Research Council and NASA.

Credit:

Laura Danly (STScI), C. Elise Albert (United States Naval Academy), Kip D. Kuntz (STSCI), NASA, ESA

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About the Image

NASA press release
Id:opo9304a
Type:Artwork
Release date:6 January 1993, 06:00
Size:651 x 480 px

About the Object

Name:Earth, International Ultraviolet Explorer
Type:Solar System : Planet
Solar System : Technology : Observatory : Telescope
Category:Miscellaneous

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