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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:astronomy
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gptkbp:analysis
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tools provided for analysis
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gptkbp:analytics
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available for researchers
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gptkbp:application
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galaxy formation studies
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gptkbp:archives
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MAST
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gptkbp:collaboration
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gptkb:JPL
NASA and Caltech
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gptkbp:collaborations
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with universities
with international institutions
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gptkbp:collection
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photometry
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gptkbp:community
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gptkb:astronomy
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gptkbp:contribution
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enhanced knowledge of cosmic history
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gptkbp:data_format_standard
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FITS format
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gptkbp:data_type
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FITS
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gptkbp:data_usage
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astronomical research
various astronomical projects
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gptkbp:discovery
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galaxies
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gptkbp:focus
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star-forming regions
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gptkbp:frequency
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1350-2800 Å
far-ultraviolet
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gptkbp:has_ability
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ultraviolet imaging
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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GALEX
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gptkbp:image_processing
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automated pipeline
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gptkbp:impact
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increased understanding of galaxy evolution
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gptkbp:instrument
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gptkb:spectrometer
far-ultraviolet camera
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gptkbp:launch_date
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April 28, 2003
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gptkbp:launch_site
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gptkb:Cape_Canaveral_Air_Force_Station
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gptkbp:launch_vehicle
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gptkb:Delta_II_7320-10
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gptkbp:legacy
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contributed to UV astronomy
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gptkbp:legacy_data
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used in multiple studies
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:NASA
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gptkbp:mission
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$150 million
February 2012
map the history of star formation
exceeded operational life
mapped UV sky
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gptkbp:mission_duration
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6 years
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gptkbp:mission_type
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gptkb:astronomy
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gptkbp:observational_data_type
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ultraviolet data
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gptkbp:operational_status
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decommissioned
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gptkbp:orbit_type
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low Earth orbit
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gptkbp:provides_information_on
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open access
encouraged among researchers
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gptkbp:publications
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over 200
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gptkbp:release_frequency
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annual
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gptkbp:released
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public data available
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gptkbp:research
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2003-2012
wide-field imaging
limited by Earth's atmosphere
used for galaxy surveys
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gptkbp:resolution
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high
1.5 arcseconds
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gptkbp:scientific_goals
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yes
study star formation
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gptkbp:status
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decommissioned in 2012
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gptkbp:storage
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available online
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gptkbp:student_enrollment
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permanent archive
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:none
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gptkbp:targets
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nearby galaxies
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gptkbp:view
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1.2 degrees
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:The_Andromeda_Galaxy
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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