Multiband Imaging Photometer for Spitzer (MIPS)

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:astronomy
gptkbp:archives gptkb:NASA/_IPAC_Infrared_Science_Archive
gptkbp:associated_band three
gptkbp:average_temperature cryogenic
gptkbp:band_names 160 micrometers
24 micrometers
70 micrometers
gptkbp:collaboration gptkb:Caltech
gptkb:University_of_California
gptkb:University_of_Arizona
gptkb:JPL
gptkbp:collection spectral imaging
continuous imaging
mapping observations
snapshot imaging
gptkbp:data_type FITS
photometric data
gptkbp:designed_for gptkb:Spitzer_Space_Telescope
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:dimensions 1.5 m x 1.5 m x 1.5 m
gptkbp:frequency 24 to 160 micrometers
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Multiband Imaging Photometer for Spitzer (MIPS)
gptkbp:image_processing gptkb:Spitzer_Science_Center
gptkbp:impact detection of exoplanets
study of galaxy evolution
investigation of cosmic microwave background
enhanced understanding of star formation
mapping of interstellar medium
gptkbp:instrument imaging photometer
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in standard star calibration
gptkbp:launch_date 2003-08-25
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Delta_II_7920-10
gptkbp:lighting 2003-08-25
gptkbp:mass 150 kg
gptkbp:mission_duration 5 years
gptkbp:operational_status active
photometry
gptkbp:powers 200 watts
gptkbp:primary_mission Spitzer Exploratory Science
Spitzer Legacy Science
gptkbp:resolution 6 arcseconds at 24 micrometers
gptkbp:scientific_goals observe distant galaxies
study star formation
map cosmic dust
gptkbp:sensitivity 0.1 m Jy at 24 micrometers
gptkbp:sensor photoconductive
gptkbp:successor gptkb:James_Webb_Space_Telescope
gptkbp:used_in infrared astronomy
gptkbp:view 5.5 arcminutes
2.5 arcminutes at 160 micrometers
3.5 arcminutes at 70 micrometers
5.5 arcminutes at 24 micrometers
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Spitzer_Space_Telescope
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4