The X-Ray Astronomy Satellite ASCA
Abstract
ASCA is a high-throughput X-ray astronomy observatory which is capable of simultaneous imaging and spectroscopic observations over a wide energy range 0.5--10 keV. The scientific capabilities of ASCA and some aspects related to its operation and observations are briefly described.
- Publication:
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Publications of the Astronomical Society of Japan
- Pub Date:
- June 1994
- Bibcode:
- 1994PASJ...46L..37T
- Keywords:
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- Astronomical Observatories;
- Astronomical Satellites;
- Japanese Spacecraft;
- X Ray Astronomy;
- Focal Plane Devices;
- X Ray Spectroscopy;
- X Ray Telescopes;
- X Rays;
- Spacecraft Design, Testing and Performance;
- INSTRUMENTATION;
- SPACECRAFTS;
- X-RAYS: GENERAL