TY - CHAP
T1 - Mid- and Far-Infrared Space Prospects for Research on Evolved Late-Type Stars
AU - Blommaert, Joris
PY - 2015/8/1
Y1 - 2015/8/1
N2 - Much of our present-day knowledge of evolved late-type stars is based on observations performed in the infrared wavelength regime, in particular with space observatories. With their increasing sensitivity, higher angular resolution, and improved spectral capabilities, each new space mission has contributed to the great progress made in recent decades. In this contribution I will present two future infrared space missions and discuss what prospects they can offer to AGB research. The first of these is the James Webb Space Telescope, which will have a 6.5-m diameter primary mirror and is planned to be launched in 2018. Most attention will be given to MIRI, the mid-infrared instrument which provides direct imaging and medium-resolution spectroscopy (R∼3000) over the wavelength range 5–28.8μm. MIRI also offers coronagraphic imaging and low-resolution spectroscopic (R∼100, over 5–10μm) capabilities. The second mission is SPICA: a “Space Infrared Telescope for Cosmology and Astrophysics" which is at present in proposal phase. SPICA will offer a large (3-m class) cooled telescope (<6°K) and foresees scientific instruments covering the 20–210μm wavelength range.
AB - Much of our present-day knowledge of evolved late-type stars is based on observations performed in the infrared wavelength regime, in particular with space observatories. With their increasing sensitivity, higher angular resolution, and improved spectral capabilities, each new space mission has contributed to the great progress made in recent decades. In this contribution I will present two future infrared space missions and discuss what prospects they can offer to AGB research. The first of these is the James Webb Space Telescope, which will have a 6.5-m diameter primary mirror and is planned to be launched in 2018. Most attention will be given to MIRI, the mid-infrared instrument which provides direct imaging and medium-resolution spectroscopy (R∼3000) over the wavelength range 5–28.8μm. MIRI also offers coronagraphic imaging and low-resolution spectroscopic (R∼100, over 5–10μm) capabilities. The second mission is SPICA: a “Space Infrared Telescope for Cosmology and Astrophysics" which is at present in proposal phase. SPICA will offer a large (3-m class) cooled telescope (<6°K) and foresees scientific instruments covering the 20–210μm wavelength range.
M3 - Meeting abstract (Book)
VL - 497
T3 - Astronomical Society of the Pacific Conference Series
SP - 511
BT - Why Galaxies Care about AGB Stars III: A Closer Look in Space and Time
A2 - Kerschbaum, F.
A2 - Wing, R.~F.
A2 - Hron, J.
T2 - Why Galaxies Care About AGB Stars III
Y2 - 28 July 2014 through 1 August 2014
ER -