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The Uhuru star aspect sensor.Description of the star sensor used in the spin-stabilized Uhuru satellite for the purpose of detecting and locating stellar X-ray sources. The star sensor had the capability of detecting fourth-magnitude stars to within 1 arc minute of azimuth and 2 arc minutes of elevation. This was achieved with the aid of a slightly modified 76-mm, f/0.87 Super Farron lens, an 'n' shaped reticle located in the focal plane, and an RCA CF70114F photomultiplier serving as the detection element. The star sensor is composed of three major components - a high-voltage power supply, the photomultiplier, and an amplifier.
Document ID
19730033521
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Jagoda, N.
Austin, G.
Mickiewicz, S.
Goddard, R.
(American Science and Engineering, Inc. Cambridge, Mass., United States)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1972
Subject Category
Instrumentation And Photography
Meeting Information
Meeting: Annual Electro-Optical Systems Design Conference
Location: New York, NY
Start Date: September 12, 1972
End Date: September 14, 1972
Accession Number
73A18323
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS5-11092
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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