Published August 1979 | Version v1
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A review of infrared and submillimeter astronomy with balloon-borne telescopes

Creators

  • 1. Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Cambridge, MA (USA)

Description

Infrared and submillimeter astronomical observations performed with balloon-borne instruments have produced major contributions to the understanding of many areas of astrophysics. A review of recent results obtained on the cosmic background radiation, galactic structure, star formation processes, the outer planets and the solar atmosphere are presented. (author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Infrared Phys.
Journal Volume
19
Journal Issue
3-4
Series
Infrared Phys.
Journal Page Range
341-351
ISSN
0020-0891

Conference

Title
2. international conference on infrared physics (CIRP 2).
Dates
5 - 9 Mar 1979.
Place
Zurich, Switzerland.

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
11501151
Subject category
S79: ASTROPHYSICS, COSMOLOGY AND ASTRONOMY;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
BACKGROUND RADIATION; BALLOONS; COSMIC DUST; COSMIC RADIATION; GALACTIC EVOLUTION; GALAXIES; INFRARED RADIATION; NEPTUNE PLANET; REVIEWS; SOLAR ATMOSPHERE; STAR EVOLUTION; URANUS PLANET
Descriptors DEC
ATMOSPHERES; DOCUMENT TYPES; DUSTS; ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; IONIZING RADIATIONS; PLANETS; RADIATIONS