Infrared astronomy: Why and how?

Beckman, J. E.
Bibliographical reference

In its ESA Bulletin No. 8 p 18-23 (SEE N88-16718 09-12)

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1977
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The prospects for spaceborne infrared astronomy are considered. Studies of the cosmic background radiation, investigations of the physics of the interstellar medium and of external galaxies, and ionic line detection are proposed. Technological developments such as heterodyne techniques are discussed.