What Does WISE Stand For?
WISE stands for Wide Field Infrared Survey Explorer
WISE, or Wide Field Infrared Survey Explorer, is a NASA mission designed to conduct a comprehensive survey of the infrared sky. Launched in 2009, WISE utilized a powerful telescope equipped with a 40-centimeter mirror to capture detailed images of celestial objects across a broad infrared spectrum. Its primary objectives included detecting asteroids, studying distant galaxies, and mapping the structure of the Milky Way, thereby enhancing our understanding of the universe's formation and evolution.
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