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Artist's impression of Planck


Copyright: ESA 2002. Illustration by Medialab.

Image shows the focal plane assembly (in orange), which contains several funnel-like horns that collect incoming light. At the top, a mirror is partially visible (in grey) and, at the bottom, part of the shield (in blue).
Last Update: 1 September 2019
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