$2bn space observatory that can study the early history of the Universe is set to be launched at the weekend by Nasa.
It follows in the footsteps of the famous Hubble, Chandra and Compton observatories.
The Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF), as it is called, will detect infrared energy (heat) emitted from stars, galaxies and planets.
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Exploring the hidden Universe
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, Aug 21 2003 06:04 PM
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Posted 21 August 2003 - 06:04 PM
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Posted 21 August 2003 - 07:12 PM
Ah good, with any luck it will be worth the expense.
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