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Infrared Astronomical Satellite (IRAS) And Shuttle Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF): Implications Of Scientific Objectives On Focal Plane Sensitivity Requirements

Craig R. McCreight, Russell G. Walker, F. C. Witteborn

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Infrared observations are germane to nearly every problem of contemporary astrophysics. Within the next decade, NASA expects to carry out at least two major cooled space telescope projects for infrared astronomy. This paper discusses a complementary pair of telescopes, the Infrared Astronomical Satellite (IRAS) and the Shuttle Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF), which are being developed to study the infrared sky. Brief descriptions, with emphasis on the focal plane designs, and specific objectives of both telescope systems are given.

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Infrared observations are germane to nearly every problem of contemporary astrophysics. Within the next decade, NASA expects to carry out at least two major cooled space telescope projects for infrared astronomy. This paper discusses a complementary pair of telescopes, the Infrared Astronomical Satellite (IRAS) and the Shuttle Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF), which are being developed to study the infrared sky. Brief descriptions, with emphasis on the focal plane designs, and specific objectives of both telescope systems are given.

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Infrared observations are germane to nearly every problem of contemporary astrophysics. Within the next decade, NASA expects to carry out at least two major cooled space telescope projects for infrared astronomy. This paper discusses a complementary pair of telescopes, the Infrared Astronomical Satellite (IRAS) and the Shuttle Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF), which are being developed to study the infrared sky. Brief descriptions, with emphasis on the focal plane designs, and specific objectives of both telescope systems are given.

Key concepts: Infrared telescope, Telescope, Infrared, Physics, Infrared astronomy, Sky, Cardinal point, Satellite

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