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ARIZONA TEAM HEADS FOR CAPE CANAVERAL
FOR APRIL 18 LAUNCH OF SPACE INFRARED TELESCOPE FACILITY

From Lori Stiles, UA News Services, 520-621-1877
April 10, 2003

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A third array, also built at Steward Observatory, operates at 160
microns, which is about 300 times the wavelength of visible light.
There are 10 times as many detectors -- each 10 times more
sensitive -- as in any previous array operated in space at this
wavelength. 

All objects above the coldest possible temperature, absolute zero, or
minus 459 degrees Fahrenheit, emit infrared radiation, or heat.
Helium is used to chill the MIPS arrays to just 2 degrees Fahrenheit
above absolute zero to avoid blinding the arrays with heat from SIRTF
itself. 

MIPS science team:

*    Eric Arens, University of California, Berkeley
*    Charles Beichman, California Institute of Technology
*    Steven Gaelema, Black Forest Engineering
*    T.Nicholas Gautier, Jet Propulsion Laboratory
*    Eugene Haller, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
*    Charles Lada, Harvard Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
*    Frank Low, University of Arizona
*    Jeremy Mould, National Optical Astronomy Observatory
*    Gerry Neugebauer, California Institute of Technology
*    Paul Richards, University of California, Berkeley
*    Marcia Rieke, University of Arizona
*    Peter Strittmatter, University of Arizona
*    Michael Werner, Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Steward Observatory team

*    Almundena Alonso-Herrero ­ Science Team
*    Jeff Beeman - Detectors and Stimulators
*    Myra Blaylock ­ Documentation
*    Michael Bradley-Focal Plane Construction
*    Jim Cadien - Detector Testing
*    Jim Davis - Focal Plane Construction
*    Herve Dole ­ Science Team
*    Elichi Egami ­ Science Team
*    Chad Engelbracht - Instrument Scientist
*    Karl Gordon ­ Data Analysis Scientist
*    Dean Hines - Scientist-At-Large
*    Doug Kelly - Instrument Science
*    Karl Misselt ­ Science Team
*    Jane Morrison ­ Software Development, Data Analysis
*    James Muzerolle ­ 24-micron Array Scientist
*    Becky Ohlau - Administrative Support
*    Casey Papovich ­ Science Team
*    George Rieke - Principal Investigator
*    Rick Schnurr - Stressed Ge:Ga Array Lead
*    John Stansberry ­ Deputy Test Scientist
*    Kate Su ­ Science Team
*    Patsy Van Buren - Administrative Support
*    Debbie Wilson - Program Manager
*    Erick Young - Deputy Principal Investigator

SIRTF mission members

*    Jet Propulsion Laboratory
*    SIRTF Science Center, California Institute of Technology
*    Ball Aerospace and Technologies Corp.
*    Lockheed Martin Missiles and Space
*    Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
*    NASA-Goddard Space Flight Center
*    Cornell University
*    University of Arizona

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