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THE INFRARED SKY.

Authors :
Neugebauer, G.
Leighton, Robert B.
Source :
Scientific American; Aug1968, Vol. 219 Issue 2, p51-65, 12p, 1 Color Photograph, 6 Diagrams, 5 Graphs
Publication Year :
1968

Abstract

This article discusses a comprehensive survey of infrared sources embracing the night sky using a specially built 62-inch reflecting telescope positioned on Mount Wilson in California. Observations revealed about 20,00 infrared sources in all, including a cool object which seems to be unique in the combination of its great brightness, extreme redness and lack of variability.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00368733
Volume :
219
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Scientific American
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
20819136
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/scientificamerican0868-50