Features
- This Photo Puzzle features a cropped image chosen by Science Photo Library. Estimated image size 356x254mm.
- 10x14 Photo Puzzle with 252 pieces. Packed in black cardboard box of dimensions 5 5/8 x 7 5/8 x 1 1/5. Puzzle image 5x7 affixed to box top. Puzzle pieces printed on RA4 paper at 300 dpi
- Image Description: Model of IRAS (Infrared Astronomical Satellite)circling the earth. IRAS was launched from theVandenberg Air Force Base, California, on January26, 1983. It was placed in a near-polar orbit 900km (560 miles) high, a it circled the Earth 14times a day. IRAS consisted of a 60-cm infraredtelescope, supercooled to 2 degrees above absolutezero (-271 degrees Celsius). Unhampered by Earthsatmosphere, which absorbs infrared radiation, thesatellite
- For any queries regarding this item please contact Science Photo Library c/o Media Storehouse quoting Media Reference 1116980
- Dr Seth Shostak/Science Photo Library
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Photo Puzzle, Model of the IRAS astronomical satellite in orbit. Model of IRAS (Infrared Astronomical Satellite)circling the earth. IRAS was launched from theVandenberg Air Force Base, California, on January26, 1983. It was placed in a near-polar orbit 900km (560 miles) high, a it circled the Earth 14times a day. IRAS consisted of a 60-cm infraredtelescope, supercooled to 2 degrees above absolutezero (-271 degrees Celsius). Unhampered by
