GLIMPSE (Galactic Legacy Infrared Mid-Plane Survey Extraordinaire) is a SIRTF Legacy Science Program aimed at mapping the infrared emission from the inner two-thirds of the Galactic disk. The survey will cover Galactic latitudes \(|b| \leq 1^\circ\) and longitudes \(|l| = 10^\circ\) to \(65^\circ\), including the outer ends of the Galactic bar, the Galactic molecular ring, and the inner spiral arms. Using the Infrared Array Camera (IRAC) at 3.6, 4.5, 5.8, and 8.0 μm, GLIMPSE will achieve a pixel resolution of \(\sim 1.2''\) and a total observing time of approximately 400 hours. The survey will produce a high-reliability point source catalog, a deeper point source archive, and mosaicked images. The primary scientific goals of the GLIMPSE team include studying the structure of the inner Galaxy, characterizing star formation, and investigating Galactic structure. The survey will also complement other datasets such as 2MASS, MSX, and radio surveys, providing a rich resource for a wide range of astrophysical investigations.GLIMPSE (Galactic Legacy Infrared Mid-Plane Survey Extraordinaire) is a SIRTF Legacy Science Program aimed at mapping the infrared emission from the inner two-thirds of the Galactic disk. The survey will cover Galactic latitudes \(|b| \leq 1^\circ\) and longitudes \(|l| = 10^\circ\) to \(65^\circ\), including the outer ends of the Galactic bar, the Galactic molecular ring, and the inner spiral arms. Using the Infrared Array Camera (IRAC) at 3.6, 4.5, 5.8, and 8.0 μm, GLIMPSE will achieve a pixel resolution of \(\sim 1.2''\) and a total observing time of approximately 400 hours. The survey will produce a high-reliability point source catalog, a deeper point source archive, and mosaicked images. The primary scientific goals of the GLIMPSE team include studying the structure of the inner Galaxy, characterizing star formation, and investigating Galactic structure. The survey will also complement other datasets such as 2MASS, MSX, and radio surveys, providing a rich resource for a wide range of astrophysical investigations.