Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer
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The Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer (FUSE) was a NASA space telescope mission (1999–2007) designed to study the universe in the far-ultraviolet wavelength range, providing high-resolution spectra of stars, galaxies, and interstellar gas.
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| Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer canonical | 5 |
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Target entity: Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer Context triple: [Mikulski Archive for Space Telescopes, dataSource, Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer]
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Chandra X-ray Observatory
The Chandra X-ray Observatory is a space-based telescope that observes high-energy X-ray emissions from hot regions of the universe, such as exploded stars, galaxy clusters, and matter around black holes.
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Spitzer Space Telescope
The Spitzer Space Telescope was a NASA infrared space observatory that studied the universe in long-wavelength light, revealing cold, dusty, and distant objects invisible to optical telescopes.
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NuSTAR Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array
NuSTAR (Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array) is a space-based X-ray observatory that uses high-energy focusing optics to study black holes, neutron stars, supernova remnants, and other energetic cosmic phenomena.
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Herschel Space Observatory
The Herschel Space Observatory was a European Space Agency space telescope that studied the universe in far-infrared and submillimetre wavelengths, revealing cold and dusty regions such as star-forming clouds and distant galaxies.
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Apollo Telescope Mount
The Apollo Telescope Mount was a solar observatory module used on NASA’s Skylab space station to conduct detailed studies of the Sun in multiple wavelengths.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer Target entity description: The Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer (FUSE) was a NASA space telescope mission (1999–2007) designed to study the universe in the far-ultraviolet wavelength range, providing high-resolution spectra of stars, galaxies, and interstellar gas.
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A.
Chandra X-ray Observatory
The Chandra X-ray Observatory is a space-based telescope that observes high-energy X-ray emissions from hot regions of the universe, such as exploded stars, galaxy clusters, and matter around black holes.
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B.
Spitzer Space Telescope
The Spitzer Space Telescope was a NASA infrared space observatory that studied the universe in long-wavelength light, revealing cold, dusty, and distant objects invisible to optical telescopes.
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C.
NuSTAR Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array
NuSTAR (Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array) is a space-based X-ray observatory that uses high-energy focusing optics to study black holes, neutron stars, supernova remnants, and other energetic cosmic phenomena.
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Herschel Space Observatory
The Herschel Space Observatory was a European Space Agency space telescope that studied the universe in far-infrared and submillimetre wavelengths, revealing cold and dusty regions such as star-forming clouds and distant galaxies.
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E.
Apollo Telescope Mount
The Apollo Telescope Mount was a solar observatory module used on NASA’s Skylab space station to conduct detailed studies of the Sun in multiple wavelengths.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
NASA space mission
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space telescope ⓘ ultraviolet observatory ⓘ |
| abbreviation | FUSE ⓘ |
| complemented | Hubble Space Telescope ⓘ |
| contributedTo |
measurements of deuterium abundance in the universe
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measurements of interstellar molecular hydrogen ⓘ studies of galactic halos ⓘ studies of hot interstellar gas ⓘ studies of stellar winds ⓘ |
| countryOfOperator |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| dataType |
far-ultraviolet spectra
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high-resolution spectroscopic data ⓘ |
| deactivationYear | 2007 ⓘ |
| fieldOfStudy |
astrophysics
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cosmology ⓘ interstellar medium physics ⓘ |
| fullName | Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer self-link ⓘ |
| fundingAgency | NASA ⓘ |
| launchDate | 1999-06-24 ⓘ |
| launchYear | 1999 ⓘ |
| missionDuration | approximately 8 years ⓘ |
| missionEnd | 2007 ⓘ |
| missionStart | 1999 ⓘ |
| missionType |
astronomy mission
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observatory mission ⓘ |
| observes |
galaxies
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intergalactic medium ⓘ interstellar gas ⓘ interstellar medium ⓘ stars ⓘ |
| operator | NASA ⓘ |
| orbitType | Earth orbit ⓘ |
| partOf | NASA Origins program ⓘ |
| primaryScienceGoal | study the universe in the far-ultraviolet wavelength range ⓘ |
| scientificInstrumentType | spectrograph ⓘ |
| scientificObjective |
obtain high-resolution spectra of galaxies
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obtain high-resolution spectra of stars ⓘ study intergalactic medium ⓘ study interstellar gas ⓘ |
| spaceAgency | NASA ⓘ |
| spectralRangeLowerLimit | approximately 90 nanometres ⓘ |
| spectralRangeUpperLimit | approximately 120 nanometres ⓘ |
| spectralResolution | high resolution ⓘ |
| status |
decommissioned
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mission completed ⓘ |
| successorOf | Copernicus satellite (OAO-3) ⓘ |
| telescopeType | space-based observatory ⓘ |
| wavelengthRange | far ultraviolet ⓘ |
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Subject: Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer Description of subject: The Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer (FUSE) was a NASA space telescope mission (1999–2007) designed to study the universe in the far-ultraviolet wavelength range, providing high-resolution spectra of stars, galaxies, and interstellar gas.
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