Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA)

SOFIA

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Why Is The Question I Identified Important  I want to know if Stratospheric

Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) can be used to observe other planets.  SOFIA is a complex system that was used to observe the moon, but not as the intended purposes of the project.  SOFIA has the potential of other uses.  SOFIA did a meticulous job in gathering information about the moon, raising chances of further improvements on the technology for better exploration of the outer space.

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Impact Of The Answer The answer to the capacity of SOFIA to be explored to observe other planets and moons may help astronomy to easily study other space bodies.  The answer may also interest students and other players in astronomy as they study objects in the outer space.  The possibility of SOFIA being deployed to observe other moons and planets will reduce the need to send astronauts in the space.  The space station has not determined whether SOFIA can be put on other uses, hence the importance of the answer in stimulating new though about the use of the project. 

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Importance Of Studying The Natural Sciences  Natural sciences are important in

helping the society understand the earth and the entire solar system.  Natural science knowledge help us to appreciate the ideas behind scientific phenomenon.  Knowledge about the value of SOFIA will contribute to promoting natural science.  Human beings are better positioned to survive if they understand the natural environment.

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Major Developments In The Natural Sciences

The major developments in natural science include;  Discovery of water on moon.  Exploration of outer space through more sophisticated technologies.  Discovery of mineral on other planets.  Creating of space stations. .

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Major Developments  The development of space

vehicles an technologies has helped the world to learn more about he outer space.  Unlike before, scientists can learn about other planets and moons by use of infrared rays.  Courtesy of advancements in technology, scientists can carry out study of out bodies while one the other.

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Obligations I

have the duty to gather scientific knowledge behind the outer space.  I have the duty to inform the society about various scientific phenomenon as a profession.  I have the obligation to corroborate available scientific knowledge to ensure that it is flawless.

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References  ScienceDaily (2020). NASA's SOFIA discovers

water on sunlit surface of Moon. sciencedaily.com. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/10 /201026125902.htm .  Udas, A. (2019). Jesuits And The Natural Sciences In Modern Times, 18142014. BRILL.  Goldfein, M.D., & Ivanov, A.V. (2016). Applied natural science: Environmental issues and global perspectives. Toronto Apple Academic Press