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Galaxy Evolution Explorer, 2003

Description Artist's concept of GALEX (Galaxy Evolution Explorer): launched April 28, 2003.

 

GALEX was an ultraviolet light telescope that was launched by an air launched Pegasus rocket. Its main purpose was to study the formation of galaxies. GALEX was equipped with instruments that allowed astronomers to observe thousands of different galaxies. GALEX was operated by NASA until early 2012, then control was transferred to Caltech. The telescope was decommissioned in 2013.

 

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Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech

Image Number: glx2004-01r_img01

Date December 21, 2004

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Taken on December 21, 2004