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SIRTF - Space Infrared Telescope FacilitySIRTF (Space Infrared Telescope Facility), a one meter class cryogenically cooled observatory for infrared astronomy, is briefly discussed. The characteristics of the Infrared Array Camera, Infrared Spectrograph, and Multiband Imaging Photometer on SIRTF are summarized and the SIRTF characteristics are compared with those of IRAS. The key scientific aims and capabilities of SIRTF are outlined.
Document ID
19930029494
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
External Source(s)
doi:10.1007/BF00212477
Authors
Erickson, E. F. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Werner, M. W. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 15, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1992
Publication Information
Publication: Space Science Reviews
Volume: 61
Issue: 1-2
ISSN: 0038-6308
Subject Category
Astronomy
Report/Patent Number
ISSN: 0038-6308
Accession Number
93A13491
Distribution Limits
Public
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