With the sliding door that covers the SOFIA's telescope behind him open, USRA's SOFIA science missions operations director Erick Young outlines the unique capabilities of the 2.5-meter infrared telescope that will peer into the heavens from the modified 747 aircraft.
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With the sliding door that covers the SOFIA’s telescope behind him open, USRA’s SOFIA science missions operations director Erick Young outlines the unique capabilities of the 2.5-meter infrared telescope that will peer into the heavens from the modified 747 aircraft.April 20, 2010
NASA Photo / Tom Tschida