Solar spektar French Polynesia

SOFIA landing in French Polynesia – SOFIA: Stratospheric

Flying into the stratosphere at 38,000-45,000 feet put SOFIA above 99 percent of Earth''s infrared-blocking atmosphere, allowing astronomers to study the solar system and beyond in ways that are not possible with ground-based telescopes. SOFIA was a joint project of NASA and the German Space Agency at DLR.

A New Springboard to the Southern Sky: SOFIA

NASA''s Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, or SOFIA, landed at Fa''a''ā International Airport, outside Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia, July 19, 2021, to study celestial objects best observed from the

SOFIA takes off from Armstrong Flight Research Center

Flying into the stratosphere at 38,000-45,000 feet put SOFIA above 99 percent of Earth''s infrared-blocking atmosphere, allowing astronomers to study the solar system and beyond in ways that are not possible with ground-based telescopes. SOFIA was a joint project of NASA and the German Space Agency at DLR.

Scanning the Southern Skies: SOFIA Flies from French Polynesia

The SOFIA team is sending two instruments to French Polynesia, the German Receiver at Terahertz Frequencies (GREAT) and the High-resolution Airborne Wideband Camera-Plus, or HAWC+, which will observe our galactic center as well as many other targets.

Stargazing in French Polynesia

French Polynesia is not only a tropical haven but also a celestial sanctuary, offering stargazers a glimpse of the universe in its purest form. Here, we delve into what makes the night sky in French Polynesia so special and why a voyage aboard the m/s Paul Gauguin is an ideal way to look up and explore its wonders.