Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer
GPTKB entity
Statements (87)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:observatory
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:WISE_1828+2650
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| gptkbp:archives |
gptkb:NASA/_IPAC_Infrared_Science_Archive
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| gptkbp:collaborations |
gptkb:Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory
gptkb:California_Institute_of_Technology gptkb:University_of_California gptkb:University_of_Arizona gptkb:NASA_Ames_Research_Center |
| gptkbp:data_type |
FITS
infrared images |
| gptkbp:data_usage |
gptkb:Research_Institute
educational purposes public access |
| gptkbp:discovered_by |
asteroids
comets galaxies star-forming regions star formation regions |
| gptkbp:format |
FITS
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| gptkbp:frequency |
3.4 to 22 micrometers
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| gptkbp:has_ability |
detect distant galaxies
identify exoplanets study cosmic dust |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer
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| gptkbp:impact |
enhanced understanding of the universe
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| gptkbp:instrument |
gptkb:Photographer
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| gptkbp:launch_date |
December 14, 2009
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| gptkbp:launch_site |
gptkb:Cape_Canaveral_Air_Force_Station
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| gptkbp:launch_vehicle |
gptkb:Delta_II_7320-10
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| gptkbp:mass |
1,000 kg
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| gptkbp:mission |
gptkb:observatory
February 2011 Earth orbit |
| gptkbp:mission_duration |
approximately 6 months
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| gptkbp:notable_work |
provided insights into the early universe
contributed to the understanding of dark energy contributed to the understanding of cosmic inflation mapped the distribution of dark matter mapped the distribution of dust in the Milky Way contributed to the study of supernovae provided insights into the formation of stars contributed to the understanding of galaxy clusters discovered thousands of new asteroids enhanced knowledge of star formation processes helped refine the cosmic distance scale identified new star clusters identified potential targets for future missions mapped the structure of the Milky Way galaxy revealed the presence of water ice on some asteroids observed the early universe contributed to the understanding of the early solar system analyzed the chemical composition of distant galaxies detected water in distant galaxies helped in the search for habitable exoplanets helped refine the cosmic distance ladder identified new types of celestial objects identified potential asteroid threats to Earth mapped the Milky Way's structure mapped the cosmic microwave background radiation mapped the distribution of interstellar dust provided data for the study of black holes provided data for the study of cosmic rays provided data for the study of galaxy evolution studied the properties of dark energy provided insights into the formation of planetary systems found evidence of star formation in distant galaxies studied the effects of cosmic radiation on the solar system. mapped the distribution of galaxies in the universe identified potential targets for future exploration |
| gptkbp:operated_by |
gptkb:NASA
|
| gptkbp:operational_status |
completed
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| gptkbp:operator |
gptkb:NASA
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| gptkbp:publishes |
numerous peer-reviewed articles
|
| gptkbp:released |
gptkb:2012
gptkb:2014 gptkb:2016 gptkb:2018 publicly available |
| gptkbp:research |
wide-field imaging
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| gptkbp:resolution |
6 arcseconds
|
| gptkbp:scientific_goals |
detect distant galaxies
study the formation of stars and galaxies identify and characterize asteroids and comets map the entire sky in infrared |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:NEOWISE
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| gptkbp:viewpoint |
47 square degrees
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