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Diffuse Infrared Background Experiment

In this article, we will delve into the fascinating world of Diffuse Infrared Background Experiment, exploring its origins, impact and relevance today. From its emergence to its influence in various spheres of society, Diffuse Infrared Background Experiment has played a fundamental role in shaping our world. Throughout this detailed analysis, we will examine its most relevant aspects, as well as the controversies and debates it has raised over time. From its impact on popular culture to its influence on politics and the economy, Diffuse Infrared Background Experiment has positioned itself as a topic of unavoidable interest in contemporary discourse. Join us on this journey of discovery and reflection about Diffuse Infrared Background Experiment, to better understand its importance and significance in our society.

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DIRBE instrument lightpath

Diffuse Infrared Background Experiment (DIRBE)[1] was an experiment on NASA's COBE mission,[1] to survey the diffuse infrared sky. Measurements were made with a reflecting telescope with 19 cm diameter aperture.[1] The goal was to obtain brightness maps of the universe at ten frequency bands ranging from the near to far infrared (1.25 to 240 micrometer).[1] Also, linear polarization was measured at 1.25, 2.2, and 3.5 micrometers.[1] During the mission, the instrument could sample half the celestial sphere each day.[1]

Mission details

"Near-infrared sky as seen by the DIRBE. Data at 1.25, 2.2, and 3.5 μm wavelengths are represented respectively as blue, green and red colors" - NASA

The Cosmic Background Explorer (COBE) mission was launched in November 1989. The spacecraft contained liquid helium that cooled the DIRBE instrument to below 2K to allow it to image in the infrared wavelengths. Primary observation started December 11, 1989 and ran until September 21, 1990, when the liquid helium ran out. After that date only observations in the 1.25 to 4.9 micrometer bands could be carried out, at about 20% of original sensitivity.[2]

The DIRBE instrument was an absolute radiometer with an off-axis folded-Gregorian reflecting telescope, with 19 cm diameter aperture.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Riccardo Giacconi, Daniela Calzetti, Mario Livio, Piero Madau, Space Telescope Science Institute (U.S.) - Extragalactic background radiation: a meeting in honor of Riccardo Giacconi : proceedings of the Extragalactic Background Radiation Meeting, Baltimore, 1993 May 18-20, Volume 1993 - Page 137 (Google Books accessed October 2010)
  2. ^ "THE COBE DIFFUSE INFRARED BACKGROUND EXPERIMENT". Retrieved 26 February 2014.

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