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Copernicus observations of a number of galactic X-ray sourcesThe Copernicus satellite was launched on 21 August 1972. The main experiment on board is the University of Princeton UV telescope. In addition a cosmic X-ray package of somewhat modest aperture was provided by the Mullard Space Science Laboratory (MSSL) of University College London. Following a brief description of the instrument, a list of galactic sources observed during the year is presented. Although the X-ray detection aperture is small, the ability to point the satellite for long periods of time with high accuracy makes Copernicus an ideal vehicle for the study of variable sources.
Document ID
19760018969
Acquisition Source
Goddard Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
J. L. Culhane
(University College London London, United Kingdom)
K. O. Mason
(University College London London, United Kingdom)
P. W. Sanford
(University College London London, United Kingdom)
N. E. White
(University College London London, United Kingdom)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
October 20, 1975
Publication Information
Publication: X-Ray Binaries
Publisher: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Volume: NASA-SP-389
Issue Publication Date: January 1, 1976
URL: https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19760018968
Subject Category
Astronomy
Meeting Information
Meeting: Symposium on X-Ray Binaries
Location: Greenbelt, MD
Country: US
Start Date: October 20, 1975
End Date: October 22, 1975
Sponsors: Goddard Space Flight Center
Accession Number
76N26057
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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