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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:City
gptkb:astronomy
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gptkbp:abbreviation
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gptkb:astronomy
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gptkbp:aircraft_type
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gptkb:modified_Boeing_747_SP
gptkb:astronomy
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gptkbp:campus
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gptkb:Sofia_University
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gptkbp:capital
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gptkb:Bulgaria
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gptkbp:collaborates_with
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gptkb:DLR
international research teams
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gptkbp:collaboration
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gptkb:European_Southern_Observatory
gptkb:National_Optical_Astronomy_Observatory
gptkb:Caltech
gptkb:University_of_California
gptkb:Max_Planck_Institute_for_Astronomy
gptkb:NASA_Ames_Research_Center
gptkb:NASA_Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory
gptkb:National_Radio_Astronomy_Observatory
gptkb:NASA_Goddard_Space_Flight_Center
gptkb:Space_Telescope_Science_Institute
gptkb:international_partners
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gptkbp:collection
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infrared spectroscopy
imaging
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gptkbp:community
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gptkb:astronomy
astrophysicists
planetary scientists
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gptkbp:conducts
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gptkb:astronomy
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gptkbp:cultural_events
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gptkb:Sofia_Literature_Festival
gptkb:Sofia_Music_Weeks
gptkb:Sofia_Dance_Week
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gptkbp:elevation
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approximately 12 kilometers
approximately 40,000 feet
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gptkbp:famous_event
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gptkb:Sofia_Design_Week
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gptkbp:famous_landmark
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The Largo
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gptkbp:first_flight
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gptkb:2010
gptkb:2014
April 2010
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gptkbp:flight_style
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over 100
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gptkbp:focuses_on
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infrared astronomy
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gptkbp:founded_by
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8,000 BC
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gptkbp:funding
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gptkb:German_Aerospace_Center_(DLR)
gptkb:NASA
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gptkbp:has_ability
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wide range of wavelengths
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gptkbp:has_airport
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gptkb:Sofia_Airport
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gptkbp:has_area
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492 km²
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gptkbp:has_cultural_institution
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gptkb:Bulgaria
gptkb:Sofia_Opera_and_Ballet
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gptkbp:has_festival
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gptkb:Sofia_Jazz_Peak
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gptkbp:has_historical_building
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The Presidency
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gptkbp:has_library
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gptkb:National_Library_of_Bulgaria
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gptkbp:has_museum
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gptkb:National_Historical_Museum
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gptkbp:has_park
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gptkb:Borisova_Gradina
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gptkbp:has_population
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1.24 million
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gptkbp:has_public_transport
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gptkb:bus_services
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gptkbp:has_shopping_area
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gptkb:Mall_of_Sofia
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gptkbp:historical_site
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gptkb:Boyana_Church
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gptkbp:hosts_events
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gptkb:Sofia_International_Film_Festival
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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SOFIA
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gptkbp:impact
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enhanced understanding of the universe
contributions to astrophysics
development of new observational techniques
influence on future space missions
collaboration with amateur astronomers
advancements in infrared technology
fostering international cooperation in science
increased interest in infrared astronomy
involvement in public engagement
support for educational outreach
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gptkbp:instrument
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gptkb:Sofia's_2.5-meter_telescope
FORCAST
EXES
FIFI-LS
HAWC+
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gptkbp:is_a
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gptkb:astronomy
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gptkbp:is_home_to
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gptkb:Sofia_Zoo
gptkb:Sofia_City_Art_Gallery
gptkb:National_Palace_of_Culture
gptkb:National_Art_Gallery
gptkb:Sofia_City_Center
gptkb:Sofia_History_Museum
gptkb:Sofia_Synagogue
gptkb:St._Alexander_Nevsky_Cathedral
gptkb:National_Museum_of_Natural_History
gptkb:Sofia_Tech_Park
gptkb:Sofia_City_Library
gptkb:Sofia_Planetarium
gptkb:Sofia_University_of_National_and_World_Economy
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gptkbp:is_known_for
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gptkb:Vitosha_Boulevard
gptkb:festivals
gptkb:historical_monuments
gptkb:art_galleries
gptkb:educational_institutions
gptkb:historical_architecture
gptkb:historical_significance
gptkb:cuisine
cultural diversity
cultural festivals
public parks
nightlife
public squares
artistic community
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gptkbp:is_located_at
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42.6977° N, 23.3219° E
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gptkbp:is_located_near
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gptkb:Vitosha_Mountain
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gptkbp:is_part_of
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gptkb:Sofia_Province
gptkb:Sofia_Metropolitan_Area
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gptkbp:is_reflected_in
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2.5 meters
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gptkbp:is_served_by
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Trams
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gptkbp:launch_date
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gptkb:2010
gptkb:2014
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gptkbp:launched
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April 26, 2010
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gptkbp:located_in
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gptkb:Bulgaria
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:Palmdale,_California
stratosphere
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gptkbp:mission
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gptkb:2020
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gptkbp:mission_duration
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approximately 10 years
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gptkbp:mission_type
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gptkb:astronomy
infrared astronomy
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gptkbp:notable_galaxies
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reflecting telescope
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gptkbp:operated_by
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gptkb:DLR
gptkb:NASA
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gptkbp:operational_platform
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gptkb:modified_Boeing_747_SP
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gptkbp:provides
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data for scientific research
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gptkbp:provides_information_on
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open to the scientific community
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gptkbp:publications
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numerous peer-reviewed papers
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gptkbp:railway_line
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gptkb:Sofia_Metro
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gptkbp:research
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infrared astronomy
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gptkbp:research_focus
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gptkb:active_galactic_nuclei
gptkb:starburst_galaxies
gptkb:cosmology
gptkb:supernova_remnants
exoplanets
molecular clouds
planetary atmospheres
stellar evolution
star formation regions
star clusters
stellar nurseries
infrared astronomy
cosmic dust
galactic structure
galactic and extragalactic studies
solar system bodies
cosmic background radiation
dark matter studies
chemical composition of celestial objects
cometary science
interstellar medium chemistry
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gptkbp:scientific_goals
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observe distant galaxies
study planetary atmospheres
study star formation
study the interstellar medium
investigate planetary atmospheres
study the origins of galaxies
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gptkbp:scientific_instruments
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gptkb:HAWC+
gptkb:SOFIA's_2.5-meter_telescope
SPEX
FORCAST
EXES
FIFI-LS
GREAT
HIPO
TEXES
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gptkbp:sports_facilities
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gptkb:Arena_Armeec
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gptkbp:sports_team
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gptkb:CSKA_Sofia
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gptkbp:theater
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gptkb:Ivan_Vazov_National_Theatre
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gptkbp:type
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gptkb:astronomy
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gptkbp:uses
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747 SP aircraft
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:National_Aeronautics_and_Space_Administration
gptkb:NASA
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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3
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