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5 July 2000 Space Interferometry Mission
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In this paper we outline the design of the Space Interferometry Mission (SIM) instrument, and how it will be used in the search for extrasolar planets. We also briefly describe some selected topics for the SIM astrometric science program.
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Stephen C. Unwin and Michael Shao "Space Interferometry Mission", Proc. SPIE 4006, Interferometry in Optical Astronomy, (5 July 2000); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.390275
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KEYWORDS
Stars

Planets

Galactic astronomy

Interferometry

Interferometers

Space operations

Astronomy

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