Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA)
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Mission Characteristics
Description: | SOFIA is a Boeing 747SP aircraft modified to accommodate a 2.5 meter reflecting telescope. Its instruments provide researchers with access to a wavelength coverage from the optical to the submillimeter (0.35 - 655 microns). |
Wavelength: | 0.35 - 655 µm |
Area Coverage: | Targeted |
Instruments: |
2.5-m telescope with
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Time Coverage: | 25 May 2010 - present |
Science Products Generated: | Observation data and calibration files |
Acknowledgement: | Information for Authors |
IRSA Services
NASA SOFIA Archive (Help) | Interface to the NASA SOFIA Archive |
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FORCAST OC0 Data | Cycle 0 data from FORCAST |
HIPO Data | Occultation data from HIPO |
Abstract Search | Search abstracts that reference SOFIA products |
SOFIA Legacy Programs:
Other Resources:
SOFIA Science Center | SOFIA home page |
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Proposal Information | SOFIA proposal information, including the SOFIA Archival Research Program |
SOFIA Observing Documentation | Observer's Handbooks and other documentation for all instruments |
SOFIA Data Processing Documentation | Data Handbooks |
SOFIA Data Analysis Documentation | Cookbooks and analysis tools |
Youtube Tutorials | Tutorial videos about the SOFIA Archive |
Known Data Product Issues | List of known issues with SOFIA data products |
SOFIA Archive Known Issues | List of known issues with the SOFIA Archive |