Sunday, November 18, 2012

علوم: تلسكوب صوفيا The Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, or SOFIA




The Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, or SOFIA, a joint U.S.-German project featuring a 15-tonne telescope mounted on a jumbo jet, is beginning its first full cycle of science flights in an effort to help astronomers better understand how stars form and evolve. Graphic shows features of aircraft and explainer on how stars are born. 

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