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Cooling Off SOFIA’S Telescope
Technicians introduce liquid nitrogen to an instrument linked to SOFIA’s telescope. Detection of infrared wavelengths is greatly enhanced by removing as much heat from the telescope as possible.
Image Credit: NASA/Carla Thomas
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TakenJuly 15, 2013
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Image CreditNASA/Carla Thomas
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PIA NumberED13-0220-108