Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy talk at SLT Library

Join the Friends of the Library for an out-of-this-world presentation by Dan Ruby, Director of the Fleischmann Planetarium as he explains the Science Behind SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy). This powerpoint presentation will focus on infrared astronomy with some safe sun viewing activities and giveaways too.

Studying the universe using only visible light results in a very limited view. Astronomers observe many other types of "light" to expand our views of the universe. SOFIA is designed to observe the infrared universe. SOFIA is the largest airborne observatory in the world, capable of making observations that are impossible for even the largest and highest ground-based telescopes. During its planned 20-year lifetime, SOFIA also will inspire the development of new scientific instrumentation and foster the education of young scientists and engineers. Free and open to all.

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