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Infrared and the search for extrasolar planetsSearch for evidence concerning the existence of extrasolar planets will involve both indirect detection as well as direct (imaging). Indirect detection may be possible using ground based instrumentation on the Keck telescope, Imaging probably will require an orbiting system. Characterizing other planets for complex molecules will require a large orbiting or lunar-based telescope or inteferometer. Cryogenic infrared techniques appear to be necessary. Planning for a NASA ground and space-based program, Toward Other Planet Systems (TOPS), is proceeding.
Document ID
19930054400
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Meinel, Aden B.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Meinel, Marjorie P.
(JPL Pasadena, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1991
Publication Information
Publication: In: Infrared technology XVII; Proceedings of the Meeting, San Diego, CA, July 22-26, 1991 (A93-38376 15-35)
Publisher: Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers
Subject Category
Astronomy
Accession Number
93A38397
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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