The XMM-Newton optical/UV monitor telescope
Abstract
The XMM-OM instrument extends the spectral coverage of the XMM-Newton observatory into the ultraviolet and optical range. It provides imaging and time-resolved data on targets simultaneously with observations in the EPIC and RGS. It also has the ability to track stars in its field of view, thus providing an improved post-facto aspect solution for the spacecraft. An overview of the XMM-OM and its operation is given, together with current information on the performance of the instrument.
- Publication:
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Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Pub Date:
- January 2001
- DOI:
- 10.1051/0004-6361:20000044
- arXiv:
- arXiv:astro-ph/0011216
- Bibcode:
- 2001A&A...365L..36M
- Keywords:
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- SPACE VEHICLES: INSTRUMENTS;
- INSTRUMENTATION: DETECTORS;
- ULTRAVIOLET: GENERAL;
- Astrophysics
- E-Print:
- Accepted by A&