The results of the MIR-KVANT in 1987-1989
Abstract
The main results of the MIR-KVANT X-ray observatory in 1987-1989 are reported. These results include the discovery of the hard X-ray radiation from Supernova 1987A, long term imaging observations of LMC field, broad band observations of bright transient sources Vul X Nova, GS2023+338, timing observations of the X-ray pulsars, cartography of the Galactic Plane in 2-30 keV band with arcmin angular resolution.
- Publication:
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Advances in Space Research
- Pub Date:
- 1991
- DOI:
- 10.1016/0273-1177(91)90142-7
- Bibcode:
- 1991AdSpR..11h...5S
- Keywords:
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- Mir Space Station;
- Spaceborne Astronomy;
- X Ray Astronomy;
- X Ray Telescopes;
- Astronomical Observatories;
- Magellanic Clouds;
- Supernova 1987a;
- X Ray Sources;
- X Ray Spectra;
- Astronomy