Infrared astronomy
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Infrared astronomy is a sub-discipline of astronomy which specializes in the observation and analysis of astronomical objects using infrared radiation. The wavelength of infrared light ranges from 0.7
SOFIA is an infrared telescope in an aircraft, shown here in a 2009 test
High on the Chajnantor Plateau, the Atacama Large Millimeter Array provides an extraordinary place for infrared astronomy.
Hubble infrared view of the Tarantula Nebula.
Artist impression of galaxy W2246-0526, a single galaxy glowing in infrared light as intensely as 350 trillion Suns.
IRAS
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The Infrared Astronomical Satellite was the first space telescope to perform a survey of the entire night sky at infrared wavelengths. Launched on 25 January 1983, its mission lasted ten months. The t
Infrared Astronomical Satellite in space simulator at JPL, 1982
Launch of IRAS in 1983
False color image of comet IRAS–Araki–Alcock by IRAS
Infrared all-sky survey by IRAS