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Image Description |
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SOFIA Photo Collection Contact Sheet |
HIPO Photometer Installed on SOFIA Telescope
SOFIA Status Report 08-19SR |
ED08-0297-04 |
Nov 12, 2008 |
The Lowell Observatory's High-speed Imaging Photometer for Occultation rests on its dolly in the lab prior to installation on the SOFIA airborne observatory. |
ED08-0296-40 |
Nov 12, 2008 |
Scientists carefully examine data being received during nighttime line operations testing of the SOFIA airborne observatory's 2.5-meter infrared telescope. |
ED08-0296-23 |
Nov 12, 2008 |
The SOFIA airborne observatory's 2.5-meter infrared telescope peers out from its cavity in the SOFIA rear fuselage during nighttime line operations testing. |
ED08-0296-14 |
Nov 12, 2008 |
The SOFIA airborne observatory's 2.5-meter infrared telescope peers out from its cavity in the SOFIA rear fuselage during nighttime line operations testing. |
ED08-0296-11 |
Nov 12, 2008 |
The 2.5-meter infrared telescope peers out from its cavity in the SOFIA airborne observatory during nighttime line operations testing at Palmdale, Calif. |
NASA Reinstalls Main Mirror in SOFIA Airborne Observatory
SOFIA News Releases 08-50 |
ED08-0262-54 |
October 8, 2008 |
A technician guides SOFIA's primary mirror assembly into the aircraft's telescope cavity completing the mirror reinstallation following its initial coating. |
ED08-0262-53 |
October 8, 2008 |
SOFIA's primary mirror is placed in the telescope cavity for reinstallation prior to telescope adjustments preparing SOFIA for first science. |
ED08-0262-47 |
October 8, 2008 |
Technicians lift SOFIA's primary mirror assembly above NASA's 747SP airborne astronomy aircraft just prior to installation in the telescope cavity. |
ED08-0262-42 |
October 8, 2008 |
SOFIA's primary mirror assembly is lifted above wing level prior to its reinstallation in the telescope cavity of NASA's 747 airborne observatory Oct. 8, 2008. |
ED08-0262-35 |
October 8, 2008 |
A crane is used to lift SOFIA's newly coated primary mirror assembly from the floor of NASA's Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility, Palmdale, Calif. |
ED08-0262-17 |
October 8, 2008 |
Engineers and technicians prepare SOFIA's German-built primary mirror assembly for reinstallation into NASA's 747SP airborne observatory. |
ED08-0262-05 |
October 8, 2008 |
SOFIA's primary mirror assembly rests in its transportation cradle prior to reinstallation in NASA's airborne laboratory on Oct. 8, 2008. |
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ED08-0153-1 |
June 2008 |
Two USRA technicians at NASA Ames Research Center are reflected in the coated SOFIA telescope main mirror suspended above them in the mirror coating facility. |
ED08-0110-22 |
May 1, 2008 |
Ground crewmen shove the more than two-ton SOFIA primary mirror assembly in its transport crate into a C-17's cavernous cargo bay for shipment to NASA Ames. |
ED08-0110-14 |
May 1, 2008 |
Ground crewmen prepare to load the crated SOFIA primary mirror assembly into an Air Force C-17 for shipment to NASA Ames Research Center for finish coating. |
ED08-0110-13 |
May 1, 2008 |
A NASA Technician directs loading of the crated SOFIA primary mirror assembly into a C-17 for shipment to NASA Ames Research Center for finish coating. |
ED08-0067-53 |
March 10, 2008 |
As SOFIA's large telescope assembly slowly rotates, scientists and telescope operators review data readouts and imagery on their monitors during tracking tests. |
ED08-0067-51 |
March 10, 2008 |
Scientists and telescope operators focus on data readouts set up inside NASA's SOFIA airborne observatory during telescope characterization tracking tests. |
ED08-0067-35 |
March 10, 2008 |
Wispy clouds are illuminated by a bright quarter moon behind the tail of NASA's SOFIA flying observatory during telescope characterization testing in 2008. |
ED08-0067-24 |
March 10, 2008 |
The 2.5-meter infrared telescope in the rear fuselage of NASA's SOFIA flying observatory tracked the star Polaris during characterization tests in March 2008. |
ED08-0067-19 |
March 10, 2008 |
NASA's SOFIA flying observatory was captured in striking relief during nighttime telescope characterization tests in Palmdale, Calif., in March 2008. |
ED08-0067-10 |
March 10, 2008 |
This backlit photo of SOFIA's infrared telescope during characterization testing shows the cell-like construction of the telescope's 2.5-meter primary mirror. |
ED08-0041-203 |
April 18, 2008 |
Technicians carefully guide SOFIA's primary mirror assembly on its transport cradle into a clean room where it is being prepared for shipment to NASA Ames. |
ED08-0041-199 |
April 18, 2008 |
SOFIA's primary mirror assembly is cradled on its dolly as technicians prepare to move it into a "clean room" at NASA Dryden's Aircraft Operations Facility. |
ED08-0041-181 |
April 18, 2008 |
Technicians position the transport cradle as a crane lowers SOFIA's primary mirror assembly into place prior to finish coating of the mirror at NASA Ames. |
ED08-0041-171 |
April 18, 2008 |
Technicians with ropes carefully guide the primary mirror assembly as a crane slowly moves it toward its transport cradle after removal from the SOFIA aircraft. |
ED08-0041-165 |
April 18, 2008 |
The SOFIA primary mirror assembly is cautiously lifted from its cavity in the modified 747 by a crane in preparation for finish coating operations at NASA Ames. |
ED08-0041-100 |
February 20, 2008 |
Technicians guide removal of the upper rigid door assembly that covers the telescope cavity on NASA's SOFIA 747SP in preparation for primary mirror removal. |
ED08-0041-033 |
February 12, 2008 |
Technicians carefully maneuver a spreader bar into place before removing the telescope aperture assembly from NASA's SOFIA infrared observatory Boeing 747SP. |
ED08-0041-031 |
February 12, 2008 |
A large mobile crane and hi-lift are maneuvered into place for removal of the aperture assembly and cavity doors from NASA's SOFIA observatory aircraft. |
ED08-0041-021 |
February 12, 2008 |
Technicians carefully disassemble portions of the aperture mounting assembly from NASA's SOFIA aircraft in preparation for removal of the telescope. |
ED08-0022-11 |
January 17, 2008 |
Two large science aircraft, a DC-8 flying laboratory and the SOFIA 747SP, are based at NASA's Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility in Palmdale, Calif. |
ED08-0022-10 |
January 17, 2008 |
The cavernous expanse of the Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility in Palmdale, Calif., now houses NASA's DC-8 science laboratory and SOFIA infrared observatory. |
ED08-0022-05 |
January 17, 2008 |
NASA'S SOFIA infrared observatory 747SP (front) and DC-8 flying laboratory (rear) are now housed at the Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility in Palmdale, Calif. |
ED08-0022-01 |
January 17, 2008 |
The Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility in Palmdale, Calif., is now home to two large science aircraft, NASA's SOFIA observatory and a DC-8 science laboratory. |
ED08-0015-46 |
January 15, 2008 |
An aircraft tug tows NASA's SOFIA infrared observatory 747SP into Hangar 703 upon arrival at its base, the Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility in Palmdale, CA. |
ED08-0015-42 |
January 15, 2008 |
NASA's SOFIA infrared observatory touches down at Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, CA, as it arrives at its new home, the Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility. |
ED08-0015-28 |
January 15, 2008 |
NASA's SOFIA infrared observatory 747SP is shadowed by a NASA F-18 during a flyby at its new home, the Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility in Palmdale, Calif. |
ED08-0015-22 |
January 15, 2008 |
NASA's SOFIA flying infrared observatory banks over the Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility upon arrival at its new base of operations on Jan. 15, 2008. |
ED08-0013-01 |
January 14, 2008 |
NASA's SOFIA flying observatory makes a low pass over NASA Ames Research Center prior to landing at Moffett Field for a brief visit on Jan. 14, 2008. |
ACD08-0005-074 |
January 14, 2008 |
The flight crew of NASA's SOFIA airborne observatory includes (from left), Ulli Lampater Marty Trout, Bill Brockett Andres Reinacher and Frank Batteas. |
ACD08-0005-073 |
January 14, 2008 |
The flight crew of NASA's SOFIA airborne observatory includes (from left), flight engineer Marty Trout and pilots Bill Brockett and Frank Batteas. |
ACD08-0005-068 |
January 14, 2008 |
NASA's new SOFIA observatory shared the ramp with its predecessor, the now-retired Kuiper Airborne Observatory, during open house at NASA Ames Research Center. |
ACD08-0005-067 |
January 14, 2008 |
Thousands of NASA Ames employees and their families toured NASA's SOFIA flying observatory during its first visit to NASA Ames Research Center, Jan. 14, 2008. |
ACD08-0005-063 |
January 14, 2008 |
NASA's now-retired Kuiper Airborne Observatory shared the limelight with its successor, the SOFIA observatory, during an open house at Ames Research Center. |
ACD08-0005-031 |
January 14, 2008 |
NASA's SOFIA airborne observatory taxis past Hangar 1, the 1930s-era dirigible hangar at Moffett Field, during its first visit to NASA Ames Research Center. |
ACD08-0005-003 |
January 14, 2008 |
NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy touches down at Moffett Field, Calif., for its first visit to NASA Ames Research Center, Jan. 14, 2008. |
ED07-0237-16 |
October 11, 2007 |
NASA's SOFIA infrared observatory and F/A-18 safety chase during the first series of test flights to verify the flight performance of the modified Boeing 747SP. |
ED07-0237-15 |
October 11, 2007 |
NASA's SOFIA infrared observatory in flight for the first of a series of test flights to verify the flight performance of the highly modified Boeing 747SP. |
ED07-0237-08 |
October 11, 2007 |
NASA's SOFIA infrared observatory lifts off on the first of a series of test flights to verify the flight performance of the highly modified Boeing 747SP. |
ED07-0237-03 |
October 11, 2007 |
Tiny two-inch string tufts blanket the telescope cavity door and related fairings to aid visual monitoring of airflow patterns during SOFIA 747SP flight tests. |
ED07-0140-47 |
June 27, 2007 |
Erik Lindbergh, grandson of famed aviator Charles Lindbergh, yanks the bunting to reveal the Clipper Lindbergh name on NASA's SOFIA 747SP on June 27, 2007. |
ED07-0140-45 |
June 27, 2007 |
Erik Lindbergh, grandson of famed aviator Charles Lindbergh, rededicated the SOFIA Boeing 747SP as the Clipper Lindbergh at NASA Dryden on June 27, 2007. |
ED07-0140-20 |
June 27, 2007 |
More than 250 VIPs, news media and guests joined NASA, DLR, USRA and other SOFIA staff for the debut of the airborne observatory at NASA DFRC on June 27, 2007. |
ED07-0118-31 |
May 31, 2007 |
The SOFIA flight crew descends the stairs after ferrying the 747SP airborne observatory from Waco, Texas, to NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center in California. |
ED07-0118-19 |
May 31, 2007 |
NASA's SOFIA 747SP bearing a German-built 2.5-meter infrared telescope in its rear fuselage taxis up to NASA Dryden's ramp after being ferried from Waco, Texas. |
ED07-0118-13 |
May 31, 2007 |
NASA's SOFIA airborne observatory lands at Edwards AFB after being flown from Waco, Texas to NASA Dryden for systems installation, integration and flight test. |
ED07-0118-11 |
May 31, 2007 |
NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) Boeing 747SP flares for landing at Edwards AFB after a ferry flight from Waco, Texas. |
ED07-0118-06 |
May 31, 2007 |
NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) Boeing 747SP flies over NASA DFRC after a ferry flight from Waco, Texas. |
ED07-0105-3 |
05/21/2007 |
Erik Lindbergh christens NASA's 747 Clipper Lindbergh with a special commemorative concoction representing local, NASA, and industry partners. |
ED07-0105-2 |
05/21/2007 |
Erik Lindbergh unveils a plaque commemorating his grandfather to dedicate the 747 Clipper Lindbergh, a NASA airborne infrared observatory known as SOFIA. |
ED07-0105-1 |
05/21/2007 |
Erik Lindbergh unveils a plaque commemorating his grandfather to dedicate the 747 Clipper Lindbergh, a NASA airborne infrared observatory known as SOFIA. |
ED07-0100-13 |
May 10, 2007 |
NASA's highly modified Boeing 747SP SOFIA observatory banks low over the Texas countryside as it heads for landing at Waco to conclude its second check flight. |
ED07-0100-12 |
May 10, 2007 |
NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy is silhouetted against the sky as it soars on its second check flight near Waco, Texas on May 10, 2007. |
ED07-0100-11 |
May 10, 2007 |
NASA's SOFIA airborne observatory is shadowed by a NASA F/A-18 safety chase aircraft during its second checkout flight near Waco, Texas on May 10, 2007. |
ED07-0100-09 |
May 10, 2007 |
NASA's Boeing 747SP SOFIA airborne observatory soars over a bed of puffy clouds during its second checkout flight over the Texas countryside on May 10, 2007. |
ED07-0079-28 |
April 26, 2007 |
With landing gear extended, the NASA/DLR Stratospheric Observatory for Infared Astronomy (SOFIA) 747SP cruises over central Texas on its first checkout flight. |
ED07-0079-24 |
April 26, 2007 |
Logos of NASA and the German Aerospace Center (DLR) are displayed prominently on the tail of the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) 747SP. |
ED07-0079-23 |
April 26, 2007 |
NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) was airborne for almost two hours during its first check flight at Waco, Texas on April 26, 2007 |
ED07-0079-22 |
April 26, 2007 |
NASA's SOFIA 747SP shows evidence of modification to its aft fuselage contours to accommodate a 16-foot-tall cavity door for its 45,000-pound infrared telescope |
ED07-0079-03 |
April 26, 2007 |
This inflight photo was taken during the first flight of the NASA and German Aerospace Center SOFIA airborne infrared observatory 747SP on April 26, 2007. |
ED07-0079-02 |
April 26, 2007 |
This inflight photo was taken during the first flight of the NASA and German Aerospace Center SOFIA airborne infrared observatory 747SP on April 26, 2007. |
ED07-0079-01 |
April 26, 2007 |
The NASA and German Aerospace Center SOFIA airborne infrared observatory took flight for the first time April 26, 2007, from its modification center in Waco, TX |
ED07-0078-100 |
April 26, 2007 |
NASA's modified Boeing 747SP SOFIA airborne observatory taxis along the runway at Waco, Texas after completing its first checkout flight on April 26, 2007. |
ED07-0078-036 |
April 25, 2007 |
A technician examines the instrument mounting structure and bulkhead of the German-built infrared telescope installed in NASA's SOFIA airborne observatory. |
ED07-0078-033 |
April 25, 2007 |
Technicians check out the mounting structure of the infrared telescope installed in NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA). |
ED06-0233-2 |
February 2, 2006 |
A rotating external door (white) was installed over the telescope cavity in the rear fuselage of NASA's SOFIA Boeing 747SP during modifications in Waco, Texas. |
ED06-0233-1 |
February 2, 2006 |
The German-built 100-inch telescope that is the heart of NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy is nestled in the SOFIA 747's rear fuselage. |
ED06-0192-2 |
September 25, 2006 |
NASA's newly painted Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy 747SP is pushed back from L-3 Communications' Integrated Systems hangar in Waco, Texas. |
ED06-0192-1 |
September 25, 2006 |
NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy 747SP shows off its new blue-and-white livery at L-3 Communications' Integrated Systems in Waco, Texas. |