SOFIA: Expected Science Return from the Stratosphere

Details SOFIA: Expected Science Return from the Stratosphere SOFIA: Expected Science Return from the Stratosphere

Aug 2006

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2006iauss...1e..25c&link_type=abstract

Astronomical Facilities of the Next Decade, 26th meeting of the IAU, Special Session 1, 16-17 August, 2006 in Prague, Czech Repu

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy

Scientific paper

I present an overview of the expected science return from the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA). As a partnership between NASA and the DLR, SOFIA consists of a 747sp and a 2.5-meter telescope with a suite of first light instrument spanning optical to submillimeter wavelengths. As a sub-orbital mission, SOFIA's science capabilities complement the capabilities of the Spitzer, Herschel, and James Web space telescopes. SOFIA is expected to begin science flights in late-2008. 427 Figure 1. The interior layout of the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA).

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

SOFIA: Expected Science Return from the Stratosphere does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with SOFIA: Expected Science Return from the Stratosphere, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and SOFIA: Expected Science Return from the Stratosphere will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1625289