Background/general reference
Contents
Light beyond the visible
There are a LOT of resources available all over the web on this, so just a few links listed here.
Central wavelengths and zero points
A reference page for bands frequently used in NITARP.
Units
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Literature searching
How can you find out what scientists already know about a particular astronomy topic or object? Literature searching is an essential part of doing scientific research!
Mosaics
Typically objects or regions in space we want to study are too large for the telescope to capture in a single image or frame, so the telescope has to take many frames which are combined using software into a single image or what is commonly called a mosaic (or sometimes a map).
Resolution
Resolution matters!
Diffraction
Diffraction matters!
Confusion
Depending on where you are looking and what wavelength you are using and specifically what you are doing, confusion can matter!
Infrared Background
Depending on where you are looking and what wavelength you are using and specifically what you are doing, the IR background can matter!
Telescopes
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How does the Spitzer Telescope work? A very general introduction to the Spitzer Space Telescope, with links to go to for more information.
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What other kinds of archival data are part of NITARP? A general introduction to all of the archives housed at IPAC that are part of NITARP.
Comparison of other missions to Spitzer (dated; need to update this!)
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