Chromatography
Airborne spectroscopy offers interstellar insights
Apr 08 2011
The project is a joint venture between the German Aerospace Centre and Nasa, with SOFIA holding the title of being the world's sole airborne observatory.
Orbiting at 10 km, SOFIA is able to show the team on the ground more detailed images than can be seen with land-based telescopes.
The first flight with the German Receiver for Astronomy at Terahertz Frequencies (GREAT) has now been completed and has looked at the Omega Nebula, as well as making other astronomical observations.
"These very first spectra are the reward for investing several long years into cutting edge technology developments, and underline the scientific potential of airborne FIR spectroscopy," comments principle investigator of GREAT Rolf Gusten.
Last month, researchers at the Instituto de Astrofisica de Canarias discovered a black hole five times the size of the sun.
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