The European X-ray Observatory Satellite - Exosat.
Abstract
The scientific mission of Exosat is outlined and the principal characteristics of the spacecraft and the scientific instruments are described. The performance limits for X-ray source detection, spectroscopy, and variability are presented and arrangements for observatory operations and observation planning are outlined.
- Publication:
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ESA Journal
- Pub Date:
- 1982
- Bibcode:
- 1982ESAJ....6....1T
- Keywords:
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- Exosat Satellite;
- Mission Planning;
- Satellite-Borne Instruments;
- Spaceborne Astronomy;
- X Ray Astronomy;
- Proportional Counters;
- Scintillation Counters;
- Space Missions;
- X Ray Sources;
- X Ray Spectroscopy;
- Launch Vehicles and Space Vehicles;
- Space Missions:X-Ray Astronomy