Astronomy in the infrared
Abstract
Recent progress in three areas of infrared astronomy is reviewed. These are the IR spectrum of the sun, excess IR observations, and observations of stars in the process of formation. Attention is drawn to the advantages of using large telescopes for these realms of study. A discussion of the difficulties involved in ground-based IR astronomy and of the unique benefits to be derived from observation in this wavelength region precedes the review. Future perspectives are also briefly outlined.
- Publication:
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Bulletin de l'Academie Royale de Belgique
- Pub Date:
- 1974
- Bibcode:
- 1974BARB...60.1550M
- Keywords:
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- Infrared Astronomy;
- Infrared Instruments;
- Solar Spectra;
- Stellar Spectra;
- Absorption Spectra;
- Atmospheric Windows;
- Atomic Spectra;
- Infrared Spectra;
- Molecular Spectra;
- Pulsars;
- Quasars;
- Spectral Energy Distribution;
- Thermal Emission;
- Astrophysics