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NICMOS

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NICMOS: see infrared astronomy infrared astronomy, study of celestial objects by means of the infrared radiation they emit, in the wavelength range from about 1 micrometer to about 1 millimeter. All objects, from trees and buildings on the earth to distant galaxies, emit infrared (IR) radiation.
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NICMOS could not see the other two planets because its coronagraphic spot (a device which blots out the glare of the star) also interferes with observing the two inner planets.
NICMOS could not see the other two planets because its coronagraphic spot - a device which blots out the glare of the star - also interferes with observing the two inner planets.
The combination of ACS and NICMOS images will be used to search for galaxies that existed between 400-800,000,000 years after the big bang.
 
 
 
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