SOFIA''s instruments operate in the near-, mid-, and far-infra-red wavelengths, each suited to studying a particular phe-nomenon. Flying into the stratosphere at
The planetary system around the star Epsilon Eridani, or eps Eri for short, is the closest planetary system around a star similar to the early Sun. SOFIA studied the infrared
SOFIA carried a reflecting telescope that observed the cosmos in infrared light. It flew into Earth''s stratosphere, up to about 45,000 feet (13,700 meters), and collected data
Science objectives SOFIA will be used to study many different kinds of astronomical objects and phenomena, but some of the most interesting are: Star birth and
The Flying Observatory SOFIA, the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, was a Boeing 747SP aircraft modified to carry a 2.7-meter (106-inch) reflecting
SOFIA is a powerful, general-purpose infrared observatory used to study the birth of new stars, planetary nebulas and supernova remnants, the atmospheres of Solar System
The planetary system around the star Epsilon Eridani, or eps Eri for short, is the closest planetary system around a star similar to the
Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) Allowing astronomers to study the solar system and beyond from 38,000-40,000 feet altitude LEARN MORE:
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY From the discovery of water on the sunlit surface of the Moon to the detection of the first molecule to form in the infant universe, the Stratospheric
SOFIA is making observations of new solar systems, complex molecules in space, and planets in our own Solar System.
SOFIA is a powerful, general-purpose infrared observatory used to study the birth of new stars, planetary nebulas and supernova
The Solar System and Exoplanets breakout session identified a number of key niches for the facility. Most importantly, the 28 – 160 μm wavelength range will prime SOFIA
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