PETRA - Solar astronomy project for the Spacelab
Abstract
The development of the PETRA universal spectrograph for NASA's Solar Optical Telescope is discussed. The scientific objectives of the PETRA project are reviewed, the Solar Optical Telescope is described, and the design of the PETRA integrated focal-plane instrument is examined. The mechanical structure of the spectrograph and the mission operations are briefly considered.
- Publication:
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Dornier Post
- Pub Date:
- 1981
- Bibcode:
- 1981DorPo...2...45E
- Keywords:
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- European Space Programs;
- Solar Instruments;
- Spacelab Payloads;
- Spectrographs;
- Design Analysis;
- Focal Plane Devices;
- High Resolution;
- Spaceborne Telescopes;
- Sunspots;
- Astronomy