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The impact of future space observatories on planetary nebula research

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  30 August 2012

Michael J. Barlow
Michael J. Barlow*
Affiliation:
Dept. of Physics & Astronomy, University College London, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT
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Abstract

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A comparison between the past four decades of astrophysical space missions and those expected to be launched over the next decade shows a marked decrease in numbers. However, missions such as Gaia and the JWST are expected to have a major impact on planetary nebula research. The capabilities of these and other anticipated space missions are discussed.

Keywords

planetary nebulae: generalspace observatories

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