Astrosat-Laxpc
Abstract
ASTROSAT is an astronomy satellite designed for simultaneous multi-wavelength studies in the optical/UV and a broad X-ray energy range. The Large Area Xenon Proportional Counters (LAXPC) of ASTROSAT will enable high time resolution X-ray measurements in the 2-80 keV band with moderate energy resolution. We will give a brief summary of the payloads and present status of ASTROSAT and discuss some of the main science topics that will be addressed with the LAXPC with particular emphasis on X-ray binaries.
- Publication:
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The First Year of MAXI: Monitoring Variable X-ray Sources
- Pub Date:
- December 2010
- Bibcode:
- 2010fym..confE..30P