near-infrared
adjective
near-in·fra·red
ˌnir-ˌin-frə-ˈred 
-(ˌ)frä-
: of or relating to the shorter wavelengths of radiation in the infrared spectrum and especially to those between 0.7 and 2.5 micrometers
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The James Webb Space Telescope then observed the interstellar object Aug. 6 in near-infrared light, followed by the newer SPHEREx telescope from Aug. 7-Aug. 15, to get a better idea of its physical properties and chemical makeup.
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
The previous study that used JWST to classify TNOs filled a gap between the visible and near-infrared wavelengths captured by New Horizons.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The planet – orbiting at about 56 times the average distance between the Earth and the sun – was captured in near-infrared light, which is the type of view that someone would see when using night-vision goggles.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Efforts like near-infrared spectroscopy, artificial intelligence and robotics can boost speed, throughput and precision—enabling sorters to move faster and better.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 12 Aug. 2025
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
The previous study that used JWST to classify TNOs filled a gap between the visible and near-infrared wavelengths captured by New Horizons.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The planet – orbiting at about 56 times the average distance between the Earth and the sun – was captured in near-infrared light, which is the type of view that someone would see when using night-vision goggles.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Efforts like near-infrared spectroscopy, artificial intelligence and robotics can boost speed, throughput and precision—enabling sorters to move faster and better.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 12 Aug. 2025
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“Near-infrared.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/near-infrared. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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