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Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) |
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324, Debris Disks and the Formation of Planets: A Symposium in Memory of Fred Gillett |
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197 |
| Authors: |
Becklin, E.E.; Moon, L.J. |
| Abstract: |
The joint U.S. and German SOFIA project to develop and operate a 2.5-meter infrared airborne telescope in a Boeing 747-SP is now well into development. First science flights will begin in 2004 with 20% of the observing time assigned to German investigators. The observatory is expected to operate for over 20 years. The sensitivity, characteristics and science instrument complement are discussed. SOFIA will have a number of experiments related to Dust Debris Disks; some of these are discussed. |
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