News media representatives are briefed on capabilities of the SOFIA's German-built infrared telescope embedded in the flying observatory's rear fuselage by USRA's chief SOFIA scientist Eric Becklin (white hair at right) in front of the bulkhead that supports the 17-ton telescope.
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News media representatives are briefed on capabilities of the SOFIA’s German-built infrared telescope embedded in the flying observatory’s rear fuselage by USRA’s chief SOFIA scientist Eric Becklin (white hair at right) in front of the bulkhead that supports the 17-ton telescope.April 20, 2010
NASA Photo / Tom Tschida