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SOFIA says, "By flying in Pluto's shadow we can observe the light passing through Pluto's atmosphere to analyze its characteristics."

SOFIA Observes Pluto Occultation
Date: 6/29/2015 Image Number: SH-0005
Astronomical Objects: planet
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Celebrating more than 40 years of airborne astronomy. SOFIA 2010, KAO 1975, Learjet 1968.

Celebrating More than 40 Years of Airborne Astronomy
Date: 5/14/2015 Image Number: SH-0004
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SOFIA says “Airflow travels up and over the telescope cavity, guided by the forward fuselage ramp. The aperture directs away most of the air trying to enter the cavity.”

SOFIA says “Airflow travels up and over the telescope cavity, guided by the forward fuselage ramp. The aperture directs away most of the air trying to enter the cavity.”

SOFIA Telescope Cavity Airflow
Date: 6/09/2015 Image Number: SH-0003
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SOFIA says, "My telescope stays stable with a spherical bearing, shock absorbers, and gyroscopes."

SOFIA says, "My telescope stays stable with a spherical bearing, shock absorbers, and gyroscopes."

SOFIA Airborne Telescope Stabilization
Date: 12/15/2014 Image Number: SH-0002
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SOFIA says, the diameter of my telescope is 2.5 meters (100 inches).

SOFIA says, the diameter of my telescope is 2.5 meters (100 inches).

SOFIA Airborne Telescope Diameter
Date: 12/02/2014 Image Number: SH-0001
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