A European X-ray astrophysics mission
Abstract
Five instruments (Bragg Spectrometer, Large Area Proportional and Scintillation Counter Detectors, Wide Field X-ray Cameras and a Gamma-Ray Burst Monitor) are discussed and estimates of their performance are given. Their scientific aims are summarized and sample observing programmes are discussed.
- Publication:
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X-ray Astronomy in the 1980's
- Pub Date:
- November 1981
- Bibcode:
- 1981xras.nasa..183C
- Keywords:
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- Astrophysics;
- Mission Planning;
- X Ray Astronomy;
- X Ray Spectroscopy;
- Cameras;
- European Space Agency;
- Payloads;
- Spectrometers;
- Space Radiation