print email comment close Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) URL: http://www.galex.caltech.edu Description: Information about this "orbiting space telescope that will observe galaxies in ultraviolet light across 10 billion years of cosmic history." Features quick facts, images, a glossary, educational materials, and updates about this mission, which is a partnership between NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the California Institute of Technology (CalTech). Publisher: California Institute of Technology (CalTech) Library of Congress Subject Headings: Galaxies -- Evolution Outer space -- Exploration Remote-sensing images Ultraviolet spectroscopy LII Database Information: Record 10853 created by Jennifer English on 12/28/2004 Last modification on 09/14/2006 Published: 12/28/2004   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/10853