Infrared Astronomical Satellite (Iras) Catalogs and Atlases. Volume 1

Infrared Astronomical Satellite (Iras) Catalogs and Atlases. Volume 1
Author: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 466
Release: 2018-07-25
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ISBN: 9781724255044

The Infrared Astronomical Satellite (IRAS) was launched on January 26, 1983. During its 300-day mission, IRAS surveyed over 96 pct of the celestial sphere at four infrared wavelengths, centered approximately at 12, 25, 60, and 100 microns. Volume 1 describes the instrument, the mission, and data reduction. Beichman, C. A. (Editor) and Neugebauer, G. (Editor) and Habing, H. J. (Editor) and Clegg, P. E. (Editor) and Chester, Thomas J. (Editor) Jet Propulsion Laboratory NASA-RP-1190-VOL-1, NAS 1.61:1190-VOL-1 ...