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the astronomical observation and study of objects, cooler than most stars, using the infrared part of the electromagnetic spectrum
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Infrared astronomy — is the branch of astronomy and astrophysics which deals with objects visible in infrared (IR) radiation. Visible radiation ranges from 400 nm (blue) to 700 nm (red). Longer wavelengths than 700 nm but still shorter than microwaves are called… … Wikipedia
infrared astronomy — the study of infrared radiation emitted by celestial objects. [1960 65] * * * Study of astronomical objects by observing the infrared radiation they emit. Its techniques enable examination of many celestial objects that give off energy at… … Universalium
infrared astronomy — the study of infrared radiation emitted by celestial objects. [1960 65] * * * infrared astronomy noun The study of radiation from celestial bodies, such as nascent stars, in the infrared wavelength range • • • Main Entry: ↑infrared * * * infrared … Useful english dictionary
Infrared Astronomy Satellite — IRAS (télescope spatial) Pour les articles homonymes, voir IRAS (homonymie). IRAS … Wikipédia en Français
Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy — Infobox Observatory name = SOFIA caption = The 747SP, which now serves as NASA s SOFIA, on a test flight in 1997. Still mostly in United Airlines livery, a black square was painted on the aft fuselage to indicate the area that would house the… … Wikipedia
Far infrared astronomy — is the branch of astronomy and astrophysics which deals with objects visible in far infrared radiation (extending from 30 µm towards submillimeter wavelengths around 450 µm).In the far infrared, stars are not especially bright, but we can see… … Wikipedia
Stratospheric observatory for infrared astronomy — Le Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) est un projet de la NASA et du DLR allemand qui consiste à embarquer un téléscope infra rouge à bord d un Boeing 747 dont le premier vol a été effectué le 26 avril 2007. P … Wikipédia en Français
Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy — Pour les articles homonymes, voir Sofia (homonymie). Le B747 utilisé comme avion porteur pour SOFIA … Wikipédia en Français
Stratospheric Observatory For Infrared Astronomy — SOFIA Erstflug am 26. April 2007 Das Stratospheric Observatory For Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) ist ein fliegendes Teleskop, das die NASA gemeinsam mit dem Deutschen Zentrum für Luft und Raumfahrt (DLR) für Infrarotastronomie entwickelt hat. Dafür… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Astronomy — (from the Greek words astron (ἄστρον), star , and nomos (νόμος), law ) is the scientific study of celestial objects (such as stars, planets, comets, and galaxies) and phenomena that originate outside the Earth s atmosphere (such as the cosmic… … Wikipedia
