The Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy—SOFIA—is the only airborne telescope in the world. Infrared imaging of stars and planets is difficult from ground-based observatories because water vapor in Earth's lower atmosphere blocks most infrared radiation. SOFIA operates from a modified Boeing 747, soaring above this vapor to capture infrared emissions from distant galaxies.
| Release Date | March 12, 2012 | |
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| Status | Released | |
| Original Title | SOFIA: Stars and the Space Between | |
| Runtime | 8min | |
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| Original Language | English | |
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| Production Companies | The American Museum of Natural History | |