SOFIA: Stars and the Space Between (2012)
The Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy—SOFIA—is the only airborne telescope in the world. Infrared imaging of stars and planets is difficult from ground-based observatories because water vapor in Earth's lower atmosphere blocks most infrared radiation. SOFIA operates from a modified Boeing 747, soaring above this vapor to capture infrared emissions from distant galaxies.
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Runtime: 8 min.
Released: March 12, 2012
Digital Release: March 12, 2012
Status: Released
Certification: NR