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The universe at infrared wavelengthsThis article discusses the status of infrared astronomy after the mission of the Infrared Astronomical Satellite (IRAS). Important scientific results from IRAS include: the origin of the interplanetary dust cloud, the formation of solar type stars, the energetics of the interstellar medium, the discovery of ultra-luminous infrared galaxies and their possible relation to the origin of quasars, and the large scale structure of the universe.
Document ID
19880042002
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Beichman, C. A.
(California Institute of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
February 1, 1988
Publication Information
Volume: 41
ISSN: 0007-084X
Subject Category
Astrophysics
Accession Number
88A29229
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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