An evolution of X-ray astronomy instrumentation.
Abstract
This paper describes the growth of X-ray astronomy instrumentation from simple, single function, instruments performing survey measurements with crude spectral, spatial and temporal resolution to complex, multiple detector, instruments capable of observing selected phenomena and sources with extremely fine resolution. Examples of solar X-ray instrumentation that are discussed include OSO-IV, Apollo Telescope Mount and proposed Solar Maximum Mission instruments. Stellar X-ray instrumentation examples include UHURU, Astronomy Netherlands Satellite and HEAO-B instruments. Design details are provided and instrument parameters are compared to illustrate the evolutionary process.
- Publication:
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Journal of the British Interplanetary Society
- Pub Date:
- May 1975
- Bibcode:
- 1975JBIS...28..299J
- Keywords:
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- Apollo Telescope Mount;
- Oso-4;
- Radiation Measuring Instruments;
- Solar Instruments;
- Spaceborne Astronomy;
- X Ray Astronomy;
- Astronomical Netherlands Satellite;
- High Resolution;
- Satellite-Borne Instruments;
- Solar X-Rays;
- Technology Assessment;
- Uhuru Satellite;
- X Ray Apparatus;
- X Ray Telescopes;
- Astronomy