FIRST: Far infrared and submillimetre space telescope

Details FIRST: Far infrared and submillimetre space telescope FIRST: Far infrared and submillimetre space telescope

Nov 1990

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1990esasp.315...13f&link_type=abstract

In its Formation of Stars and Planets, and the Evolution of the Solar System p 13-18 (SEE N91-18922 10-90)

Astronomy and Astrophysics

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Far Infrared Radiation, Infrared Astronomy, Infrared Photometry, Mission Planning, Space Infrared Telescope Facility, Submillimeter Waves, Astronomical Photography, European Space Programs, Project Planning, Projects

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The scientific impact, spacecraft telescope, orbit, thermal control and current status of FIRST, an element of the ESA long term science program are reviewed. FIRST is foreseen as a large (4.5 to 8 m) diameter passively cooled telescope equipped with a combination of photometer/camera and very high resolution spectrometers. The spectrometers will utilize both direct detection and heterodyne techniques to cover the wavelength band 85 to 600 micrometers. The photometers will consist both of bolometers and photoconductor array detectors. FIRST is foreseen to be launched shortly after the year 2000 and will be operated as a facility open to the international scientific community.

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