NASA NTRS · 19900012024
Introduction to the Infrared Space Observatory (ISO)
Abstract
The Infrared Space Observatory (ISO) is an astronomical satellite, which will operate at infrared wavelengths (2.5 to 200 microns) for a period of at least 18 months. Imaging, spectroscopic, photometric and polarimetric observations will be obtained by four scientific instruments in the focal plane of its 60-cm diameter, cryogenically-cooled telescope. Two-thirds of ISO's observing time will be available to the astronomical community. ISO is a fully approved and funded project of the European Space Agency (ESA) with a foreseen launch date of May 1993.
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Kessler, M. F., Sibille, F.. 1989-10-01. Introduction to the Infrared Space Observatory (ISO). https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19900012024
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