infrared astronomy

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infrared
adjective
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/ˌɪn.frəˈred/us
/ˌɪn.frəˈred/
Infrared light is a type of light that feels warm but cannot ...
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astronomy
noun[U]
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/əˈstrɒn.ə.mi/us
/əˈstrɑː.nə.mi/
the scientific study of the universe and of objects that exist naturally in space, such as the moon, the sun, planets, ...
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(Definition ofinfraredandastronomyfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Wheninfraredastronomybegan, those previously annoying dust particles were observed to be significant and vital components of astrophysical processes.
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The field was mostly neglected by traditional astronomers though until the 1960s, with most scientists who practicedinfraredastronomyhaving actually been trained physicists.
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Astronomical interferometers are widely used for optical astronomy,infraredastronomy, submillimetre astronomy and radio astronomy.
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Its mission isinfraredastronomywith a 68 cm telescope.
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Becklin is internationally recognized for his expertise and research ininfraredastronomy.
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Infraredastronomyhas also been used to assess the composition of solid materials in the interstellar medium, including silicates, kerogen-like carbon-rich solids, and ices.
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Water vapor and carbon dioxide absorb a number of useful portions of the infrared spectrum, so high-altitude or space-based telescopes are used forinfraredastronomy.
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Like other interstellar dust or material, things it obscures are only visible using radio waves in radio astronomy or infrared ininfraredastronomy.
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This began a new area ofinfraredastronomy.
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It is also found in military field, remote sensing andinfraredastronomyresearch.
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Infraredastronomyis founded on the detection and analysis of infrared radiation (wavelengths longer than red light).
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High altitude sites are also above most of atmosphere's water vapor, making them ideal forinfraredastronomy and submillimeter astronomy as those wavelengths are strongly absorbed by water vapor.
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In the 1980s, the aperture synthesis technique was extended to visible light as well asinfraredastronomy, providing the first very high resolution optical and infrared images of nearby stars.
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Mercury zinc telluride is used in infrared detectors and arrays for infrared imaging andinfraredastronomy.
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Ininfraredastronomy, the problem can be much worse: due to the longer wavelengths involved, the sky and the telescope themselves are a source of light.
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Wright takes an interest ininfraredastronomyand cosmology.
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Special requirements forinfraredastronomyinclude: very low dark currents to allow long integration times, associated low noise readout circuits and sometimes very high pixel counts.
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His work over the years spanned solid state physics, cosmic ray physics, the beginnings of modern particle physics, solar physics, the planets,infraredastronomy, and millimeter- and submillimeter-wave astronomy.
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