The X-Ray Telescope for Solar-B
Abstract
Solar-B is the follow-up mission to the very successful Japan/UK/US Yohkoh mission. Using a combination of optical, EUV and X-ray instrumentation Solar-B will study the interaction between the Sun's magnetic field and its corona to increase our understanding of the causes of solar variability. It is due for launch in September 2006. The X-Ray Telescope on Solar-B (XRT) is the result of a SAO/JAXA collaboration. We will discuss our plans for XRT early operations, the capabilities of the telescope and how scientists can get involved in XRT science program.
- Publication:
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AAS/Solar Physics Division Meeting #37
- Pub Date:
- June 2006
- Bibcode:
- 2006SPD....37.3603D