• Title of article

    Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) Original Research Article

  • Author/Authors

    E.E. Becklin، نويسنده ,

  • Issue Information
    دوهفته نامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2005
  • Pages
    4
  • From page
    1087
  • To page
    1090
  • Abstract
    The joint US and German SOFIA project to develop and operate a 2.5 m infrared airborne telescope in a Boeing 747-SP is now in the final stages of development. First science flights will begin in 2007. The observatory is expected to operate for over 20 years. The sensitivity, characteristics, science instrument complement, and examples of first light science are discussed.
  • Keywords
    Submillimeter , Infrared , Airborne astronomy
  • Journal title
    Advances in Space Research
  • Serial Year
    2005
  • Journal title
    Advances in Space Research
  • Record number

    1130412