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Making the Invisible Visible: A History of the Spitzer Infrared Telescope Facility (1971-2003) (NASA SP-2017-4547)

Making the Invisible Visible

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"Making the Invisible Visible" by Natoinal Space Administration, Renee M. Rottner is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Equipment & Methods. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

This publication, "Making the Invisible Visible: A History of the Spitzer Infrared Telescope Facility (1971-2003)," makes visible the invisible forces that influenced the design of Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF's) innovative technology. The lessons learned by the project team over the course of building SIRTF, now better known as the Spitzer Space Telescope, are about managing innovation over time and in the face of uncertainty. These are universal lessons, applicable to any project whose stakeholders control the necessary resources. SIRTF's stakeholders focused on a variety of issues: technical, scientific, political, and economic, as well as organizational needs and goals. What made SIRTF's evolution particularly difficult was that the stakeholders changed over time-in their composition, goals, and influence.

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Best For: Readers interested in the development and history of space-based infrared astronomy instruments.
Focus: The technological and managerial challenges in designing and building the Spitzer Infrared Telescope Facility from 1971 to 2003.
Covers: The history, design innovations, and project management lessons of the Spitzer Space Telescope.
Why It Matters: It provides insight into how complex scientific instruments are developed over decades, highlighting the interplay between technology, management, and scientific goals in space exploration.

"Making the Invisible Visible" by Natoinal Space Administration, Renee M. Rottner is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Equipment & Methods. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Topic: Equipment & Methods

Author: Natoinal Space Administration, Renee M. Rottner

Who this is for:

  • Astronomy students
  • Researchers and advanced hobbyists
  • Readers exploring space science topics

Why this book matters: It matters because it helps readers build a stronger understanding of astronomy concepts, observations, and scientific ideas related to space.

This publication, "Making the Invisible Visible: A History of the Spitzer Infrared Telescope Facility (1971-2003)," makes visible the invisible forces that influenced the design of Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF's) innovative technology. The lessons learned by the project team over the course of building SIRTF, now better known as the Spitzer Space Telescope, are about managing innovation over time and in the face of uncertainty. These are universal lessons, applicable to any project whose stakeholders control the necessary resources. SIRTF's stakeholders focused on a variety of issues: technical, scientific, political, and economic, as well as organizational needs and goals. What made SIRTF's evolution particularly difficult was that the stakeholders changed over time-in their composition, goals, and influence.

AuthorNatoinal Space Administration, Renee M. Rottner
PublisherCreatespace Independent Publishing Platform
Published2017-11-03
ISBN-139781979381208
BindingPaperback
Pages212
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsNature | Star Observation ; Technology & Engineering | Aeronautics & Astronautics
TopicEquipment & Methods

Format: Paperback

Length: 212 pages

Language: English

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