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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:astronomy
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| gptkbp:analysis |
gptkb:Spitzer_Data_Analysis_Software_(DAS)
involved complex data analysis methods |
| gptkbp:archives |
gptkb:Spitzer_Science_Center
gptkb:NASA/_IPAC_Infrared_Science_Archive |
| gptkbp:average_temperature |
operates at very low temperatures
|
| gptkbp:can_detect |
cosmic infrared background
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| gptkbp:collaborated_with |
various international space agencies
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| gptkbp:collaborates_with |
gptkb:NASA
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| gptkbp:collaborations |
collaborated with international teams
collaborated with the Chandra X-ray Observatory worked with the Hubble Space Telescope |
| gptkbp:collection |
collected over 2 petabytes of data
|
| gptkbp:community |
serves astronomers worldwide
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| gptkbp:community_outreach |
engaged in public outreach activities
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| gptkbp:contributed_to |
understanding of planetary atmospheres
understanding of dark matter Hubble Space Telescope studies understanding of galaxy formation understanding of stellar evolution James Webb Space Telescope studies understanding of cosmic dust |
| gptkbp:contributes_to |
the discovery of new celestial objects
|
| gptkbp:contribution |
infrared astronomy
provided insights into galaxy evolution enhanced knowledge of star formation advanced understanding of cosmic dust contributed to the study of dark matter |
| gptkbp:cooling_system |
uses liquid helium for cooling
to maintain low temperatures |
| gptkbp:data_transmission |
downlink to Earth
uses radio waves to transmit data |
| gptkbp:data_type |
FITS
|
| gptkbp:data_usage |
data used by astronomers for research
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| gptkbp:decommissioned |
January 30, 2020
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| gptkbp:design |
designed to operate in space
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| gptkbp:discovered_by |
new moons of Saturn
the first known exoplanet atmosphere |
| gptkbp:discovery |
exoplanets
mapping of star clusters discovery of exoplanets mapping of the Milky Way detection of water vapor in exoplanet atmospheres observations of the early universe study of the evolution of galaxies study of supernova remnants study of the cosmic microwave background detection of organic molecules in space observations of supernova remnants study of the lifecycle of stars discovered exoplanets observed distant galaxies investigation of galaxy formation observations of the Cosmic Web study of star-forming regions discovery of distant galaxies investigation of the chemical composition of stars investigation of the interstellar medium observations of the cosmic infrared background study of the evolution of the universe study of the formation of planetary systems investigation of brown dwarfs investigation of the effects of cosmic rays investigation of the formation of black holes investigation of the solar system's outer regions mapping of the cosmic web observations of distant quasars observations of the Galactic Center observations of the Orion Nebula observations of the distribution of galaxies observations of the structure of galaxies study of the Andromeda Galaxy study of the Kuiper Belt study of the Milky Way's structure study of the dynamics of star formation study of the properties of dark matter mapped the cosmic infrared background studied the structure of the Milky Way observations of the first galaxies study of the early universe's first stars |
| gptkbp:famous_for |
infrared astronomy
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| gptkbp:final_observations |
conducted in 2019
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| gptkbp:frequency |
infrared
3.6 to 160 micrometers |
| gptkbp:funding |
gptkb:NASA
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| gptkbp:has_a_data_processing_center |
at Caltech
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| gptkbp:has_a_field_of_view |
5.2 arcminutes
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| gptkbp:has_a_legacy_program |
to archive data for future research
|
| gptkbp:has_a_mirror_diameter |
85 centimeters
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| gptkbp:has_a_public_archive |
for data access
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| gptkbp:has_a_scientific_community |
that utilizes its data
|
| gptkbp:has_a_sunshield |
to protect from sunlight
|
| gptkbp:has_ability |
observes infrared wavelengths
|
| gptkbp:has_impact_on |
gptkb:astronomy
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| gptkbp:has_legacy |
scientific publications
|
| gptkbp:has_role |
public engagement
international collaborations educational outreach inspiring future missions advancing technology in space telescopes |
| gptkbp:height |
2.4 m
about 2.4 m |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Spitzer Space Telescope
|
| gptkbp:image_processing |
produced stunning infrared images
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| gptkbp:impact |
transformed understanding of the universe
significantly advanced infrared astronomy |
| gptkbp:instrument |
gptkb:Infrared_Array_Camera
gptkb:Infrared_Array_Camera_(IRAC) gptkb:MIPS gptkb:IRS gptkb:Multiband_Imaging_Photometer_for_Spitzer_(MIPS) gptkb:Infrared_Spectrograph_(IRS) IRAC |
| gptkbp:instruments |
gptkb:Cryogenic_Infrared_Spectrograph_(CIRS)
gptkb:Infrared_Spectrograph_(IRS) gptkb:Spitzer_Space_Telescope's_camera |
| gptkbp:is_a |
gptkb:astronomy
|
| gptkbp:is_designed_to |
study the formation of stars and planets
observe faint objects study the evolution of galaxies detect exoplanets map the structure of the Milky Way |
| gptkbp:is_observed_in |
exoplanets
galaxies star formation cosmic microwave background infrared light dust in space |
| gptkbp:launch_date |
gptkb:2003
August 25, 2003 |
| gptkbp:launch_site |
gptkb:Cape_Canaveral_Air_Force_Station
|
| gptkbp:launch_vehicle |
gptkb:Delta_II_7920_H
|
| gptkbp:launched |
gptkb:NASA
August 25, 2003 |
| gptkbp:launched_in |
gptkb:2003
gptkb:Delta_II_7920_H_rocket |
| gptkbp:legacy |
supported various legacy science programs
|
| gptkbp:length |
85 cm
about 85 cm |
| gptkbp:lighting |
gptkb:2003
2003-08-25 |
| gptkbp:located_in |
L2 Lagrange point
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Earth-Sun_Lagrange_point_L2
heliocentric orbit Earth's orbit |
| gptkbp:mass |
1,100 kg
approximately 1,100 kg about 1,100 kg |
| gptkbp:mission |
gptkb:astronomy
January 30, 2020 study infrared astronomy |
| gptkbp:mission_duration |
over 16 years
|
| gptkbp:mission_type |
infrared astronomy
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| gptkbp:named_after |
gptkb:Lyman_Spitzer_Jr.
|
| gptkbp:operated_by |
gptkb:NASA
|
| gptkbp:operates_in |
infrared
cryogenic mode warm mode |
| gptkbp:operational_status |
inactive
decommissioned |
| gptkbp:orbit_type |
gptkb:Sun
heliocentric orbit |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Great_Observatories_program
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| gptkbp:power_source |
solar panels
|
| gptkbp:price |
approximately $1 billion
|
| gptkbp:primary_mission |
5 years
to study the universe in infrared light to support other missions |
| gptkbp:provides_information_on |
Hubble Space Telescope studies
James Webb Space Telescope studies |
| gptkbp:publications |
contributed to thousands of scientific papers
|
| gptkbp:research |
over 16 years
utilized advanced observational techniques |
| gptkbp:resolution |
high
3.6 arcseconds spatial resolution of 1.2 arcseconds |
| gptkbp:scientific_goals |
study the formation of stars and planets
observe distant galaxies study exoplanets study the early universe investigate star formation study the evolution of galaxies map the Milky Way study the structure of galaxies study the atmospheres of exoplanets study cosmic dust study infrared light study the composition of celestial objects |
| gptkbp:succeeded_by |
gptkb:James_Webb_Space_Telescope
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:James_Webb_Space_Telescope
gptkb:none |
| gptkbp:used_for |
studying the early universe
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| gptkbp:view |
5.2 arcminutes by 5.2 arcminutes
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| gptkbp:width |
2.4 m
about 2.4 m |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_National_Aeronautics_and_Space_Administration
gptkb:NASA |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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