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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:observatory
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Faint_Object_Infrared_Camera_for_the_SOFIA_Telescope
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| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:observatory
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| gptkbp:collaborations |
gptkb:German_Aerospace_Center_(DLR)
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| gptkbp:collection |
infrared imaging
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| gptkbp:community |
gptkb:international_collaboration
|
| gptkbp:discovered_by |
gptkb:supernova_remnants
molecular clouds the formation of planetary systems stellar nurseries the cosmic microwave background the lifecycle of stars the expansion of the universe interstellar dust the structure of the Milky Way the evolution of galaxies the formation of supermassive black holes the nature of dark matter galactic winds water on the Moon the properties of quasars the relationship between galaxies and their environment chemical composition of comets dust in the early universe organic molecules in space star formation in distant galaxies the dynamics of galaxy clusters the role of magnetic fields in star formation the formation of large-scale structures in the universe the relationship between galaxy clusters and dark energy infrared emissions from exoplanets the behavior of black holes the chemistry of the interstellar medium the evolution of the cosmic web the impact of cosmic rays on galaxy evolution the impact of cosmic rays on star formation the impact of cosmic structure on galaxy formation the impact of environment on star formation rates. the impact of mergers on galaxy evolution the influence of dark matter on galaxy dynamics the influence of environment on galaxy evolution the nature of cosmic inflation the properties of dark energy the role of baryonic matter in cosmic evolution the role of feedback in galaxy formation the role of gas accretion in galaxy growth the role of magnetic fields in galaxy formation the connection between star formation and galaxy morphology the connection between star formation and black hole growth the relationship between galaxies and their dark matter halos the influence of stellar feedback on galaxy evolution |
| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 10 years
|
| gptkbp:elevation |
approximately 40,000 feet
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| gptkbp:first_flight |
2014-05-26
2022-09-30 |
| gptkbp:has_ability |
high-altitude observations
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
NASA's SOFIA program
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| gptkbp:instrument |
gptkb:High-Speed_Photometer_(HIPO)
Faint Object Infrared Camera for the SOFIA Telescope (FORCAST) |
| gptkbp:launch_date |
gptkb:2014
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| gptkbp:launch_vehicle |
gptkb:modified_Boeing_747_SP
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| gptkbp:location |
airborne
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| gptkbp:mission |
gptkb:observatory
|
| gptkbp:notable_models |
gptkb:observatory
reflecting telescope |
| gptkbp:operated_by |
gptkb:NASA
|
| gptkbp:operational_status |
active
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:NASA
|
| gptkbp:price |
approximately $1.1 billion
|
| gptkbp:provides_information_on |
open access
|
| gptkbp:research_focus |
infrared astronomy
|
| gptkbp:scientific_goals |
study star formation
observe the atmospheres of exoplanets examine the composition of celestial bodies investigate the origins of galaxies |