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EP: Fachverband Extraterrestrische Physik

EP 17: Astrophysik II

EP 17.1: Invited Talk

Thursday, March 15, 2012, 14:00–14:30, V55.02

SOFIA The Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy — •Alfred Krabbe — Deutsches SOFIA Institut, Universität Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany

The Stratospheric Observatory SOFIA is a 2.7m-telescope for optical and infrared radiation operating at altitudes of 35000 - 45000 feet. Jointly developed by USA and Germany for the next 20 years it opens a new window into the warm and cold universe for astronomical research. Early science demonstration flights were completed during 2011. Regular operations will begin in summer 2012. Four out of seven first generation instruments have already been commissioned and will be available. This presentation will give an overview over this very special observatory and the first science results.