Some considerations for instrumentation for a lunar-based solar observatory
Abstract
Outstanding problems in solar physics and observational trends and directions of instrumental development in solar astronomy are discussed briefly. These lead to the specification of observational opportunities and corresponding instrumentation for lunar-based solar observing facilities. First and second phases for a lunar-based solar observatory are considered. For phase I, an automated, compact Lyman-alpha/CIV telescope/coronagraph used principally to monitor flare activity on the solar disk as well as coronal disturbances is proposed. For phase II, three facilities are proposed: an array of medium-aperture, extremely low-instrumental-scatter telescopes operating from EUV through IR wavelengths; X-ray, XUV telescopes of high-angular resolution; and a hard X-ray, gamma-ray facility. Dual-purpose (daytime/nighttime) operation is emphasized.
- Publication:
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Engineering, Construction, and Operations in space - III: Space 1992
- Pub Date:
- 1992
- Bibcode:
- 1992ecos.proc.1890S
- Keywords:
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- Coronagraphs;
- Lunar Based Equipment;
- Lyman Alpha Radiation;
- Solar Observatories;
- Spaceborne Astronomy;
- Extreme Ultraviolet Radiation;
- Infrared Telescopes;
- Solar Corona;
- Solar Physics;
- Ultraviolet Telescopes;
- X Ray Telescopes;
- Astronomy