November 2025
Unlocking the secrets of Europa
... study geologic activity, measure surface elevations, and provide context for other instruments. E-THEMIS (Europa Thermal Emission Imaging System): A thermal camera that will identify areas of recent or ongoing geological activity by detecting subtle...
15 February 2021
Possible planet found in habitable zone around Alpha Centauri
..., it is the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum in which temperate Earth-like planets shine brightly in thermal emission. Infrared thermal imaging cameras on this planet are used frequently by law enforcement to “see” hiding burglars or track...
03 February 2017
Astronomers spot a possible dwarf planet on the edges of the Solar System
... populations from the inner Oort cloud. Once identified, ALMA was then used to measure the object’s thermal emission. The team note in their research that “the ALMA facility is easily capable of radiometric detection of a 500 km body...
