SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory For Infrared Astronomy): A 3m class airborne telescope

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Jun 1989

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1989esasp.291..123d&link_type=abstract

In ESA, European Rocket and Balloon Programs and Related Research p 123-124 (SEE N90-13826 05-42)

Astronomy and Astrophysics

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Airborne Equipment, Space Infrared Telescope Facility, Stratosphere, Telescopes, Infrared Astronomy, International Cooperation, Nasa Interactive Planning System, West Germany

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The studies to provide a 3m class airborne telescope for SOFIA are presented. It is effectuated by means of cooperation with NASA and the German minister for research and technology. SOFIA can provide a continuing and readily deployable observation possibility at heights above 12.5km for sophisticated instrumentation from the submm well into the optical spectral range. The telescope system definition phase is included.

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