SOFIA at the airport of Christchurch, New Zealand
SOFIA at the airport of Christchurch, New Zealand
SOFIA, the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, has been deployed to a base at Christchurch, New Zealand, for a series of science flights to observe astronomical targets in the southern sky. From 17 July until 2 August 2013, SOFIA will study celestial objects that are uniquely observable on southern flight routes.
