scientific abstract see abstract of ism_v. observation summary see emails from mfk to jpb dated 5 november 1997 and 18 december 1997
Instrument
LWS03
Temporal Coverage
1998-02-28T13:58:23Z/1998-03-13T15:51:58Z
Version
1.0
Mission Description
The Infrared Space Observatory (ISO) was the worlds first true orbiting infrared observatory. Equipped with four highly-sophisticated and versatile scientific instruments, it was launched by Ariane in November 1995 and provided astronomers world-wide with a facility of unprecedented sensitivity and capabilities for a detailed exploration of the Universe at infrared wavelengths.