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Water distribution near moon’s south pole mapped using NASA SOFIA data

Data from NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) was used to create a water distribution map of the ...
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Dr. Sky flies on SOFIA, a telescope-equipped plane used to study space

The combination of using aircraft and telescopes to peer deeper into the universe came about in the early 20th century. Flying above most of the atmosphere to capture images of faint celestial objects ...
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NASA observatory confirmed water moleculesare present on the lunar surface

Recent discoveries by NASA’s Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) have confirmed the presence of water molecules on the sunlit surface of the Moon. This groundbreaking finding has ...
Biloxi Sun Herald

Moon may have more water than previously thought, NASA announces

There might be more water on the moon than scientists previously believed, which could be used as a resource, NASA announced at anews conference Monday. Researchers used NASA’s Stratospheric ...
JSTOR Daily

A High‐Altitude Site Survey for SOFIA

ABSTRACT The Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) is a modified Boeing 747‐SP equipped with a 2.5 m telescope dedicated to astronomical research. Currently under joint development ...
SETI

Astronomy Activation Ambassadors Program: A New Era

The SETI Institute has a rich and deep history of delivering quality educator professional development. The Astronomy Activation Ambassadors (AAA) program has capitalized on access to NASA astronomy ...