Long-wavelength spectrometer from the Infrared Space Observatory (identical spare model)

Made:: 1990-1993 (spare); 1995 (original launched) in Chilton

maker:: STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory

Long-wavelength spectrometer from the Infrared Space Observatory (identical spare model)

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Twin spare of the long-wavelength spectrometer from ISO (Infra-red Space Observatory). Assembled and tested at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, c.1993.

Cosmic dust between the stars blocks out visible light, but it can be penetrated by infrared. Scientists study the infrared radiation emitted by gas molecules to find out more about cooler areas of space where stars have yet to form, or have died.

This instrument is identical to one flown on the Infrared Space Observatory, launched in 1995. This satellite revealed the presence of water in many parts of our galaxy.

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Category:: Temporary Exhibitions

Object Number:: L2009-4033

Materials:: plastic (unidentified), metal (unknown), steel (metal), aluminium (metal), rubber (unidentified) and electronical component

Measurements:: overall: 255 mm x 385 mm x 260 mm, 7.048 kg

type:: spectrometer - infra-red

credit:: On loan from Rutherford Appleton Laboratory

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Long-wavelength spectrometer from the Infrared Space Observatory (identical spare model)

Twin spare of the long-wavelength spectrometer from ISO (Infra-red Space Observatory). Assembled and tested at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, c.1993.

This instrument is identical to one flown on the Infrared Space Observatory, launched in 1995. This satellite revealed the presence of water in many parts of our galaxy.

Measurements:: overall: 255 mm x 385 mm x 260 mm, 7.048 kg

Materials:: plastic (unidentified) , metal (unknown) , steel (metal) , aluminium (metal) , rubber (unidentified) and electronical component

Object Number:: L2009-4033/1

type:: spectrometer - infra-red

Carry case for long-wavelength spectrometer from the Infrared Space Observatory (identical spare model)

Carry case for twin spare of the long-wavelength spectrometer from ISO (Infra-red Space Observatory). Assembled and tested at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, c.1993.