SINGS: The<i>SIRTF</i>Nearby Galaxies Survey

20031,196 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Robert C. Kennicutt · University of Arizona

L. Armus · California Institute of Technology

G. J. Bendo · University of Arizona

Daniela Calzetti · Space Telescope Science Institute

Daniel A. Dale · Wyoming Department of Education

B. T. Draine · Princeton University

C. W. Engelbracht

Abstract

The SIRTF Nearby Galaxy Survey is a comprehensive infrared imaging and spectroscopic survey of 75 nearby galaxies. Its primary goal is to characterize the infrared emission of galaxies and their principal infrared-emitting components, across a broad range of galaxy properties and star formation environments. SINGS will provide new insights into the physical processes connecting star formation to the interstellar medium properties of galaxies, and provide a vital foundation for understanding infrared observations of the distant universe and ultraluminous and active galaxies. The galaxy sample and observing strategy have been designed to maximize the scientific and archival value of the data set for the SIRTF user community at large. The SIRTF images and spectra will be supplemented by a comprehensive multi-wavelength library of ancillary and complementary observations, including radio continuum, HI, CO, submillimeter, BVRIJHK, H-alpha, Paschen-alpha, ultraviolet, and X-ray data. This paper describes the main astrophysical issues to be addressed by SINGS, the galaxy sample and the observing strategy, and the SIRTF and other ancillary data products.

Topics & Keywords

Galaxies: Formation, Evolution, Phenomena Stellar, planetary, and galactic studies Astrophysics and Star Formation Studies

Publication Details

Published in: Publications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific

Volume 115, Issue 810, pp. 928-952

DOI: 10.1086/376941

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 17.08

Command Palette

SINGS: The<i>SIRTF</i>Nearby Galaxies Survey

Authors

Abstract

Topics & Keywords

Publication Details