Research study entitled advanced X-ray astrophysical observatory (AXAF)
Abstract
General background and overview material are presented along with data from studies performed to determine the sensitivity, feasibility, and required performance of systems for a total X-ray telescope assembly. Topics covered include: optical design, mirror support concepts, mirror weight estimates, the effects of l g on mirror elements, mirror assembly resonant frequencies, optical bench considerations, temperature control of the mirror assembly, and the aspect determination system.
- Publication:
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NASA STI/Recon Technical Report N
- Pub Date:
- January 1979
- Bibcode:
- 1979STIN...7917767R
- Keywords:
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- Astronomical Observatories;
- Astrophysics;
- Systems Engineering;
- X Ray Astronomy;
- X Ray Telescopes;
- Charge Coupled Devices;
- Graphs (Charts);
- Heao 2;
- Mirrors;
- Mission Planning;
- Surface Finishing;
- Astronomy