Starlab ultraviolet /UV/ astronomy telescope facilityThe paper describes a 1-m high-resolution wide field-of-view telescope (Starlab) to be used on board the Space Shuttle. The purpose of Starlab is to obtain optical astronomical observations in the UV domain of the spectrum. The discussion focuses on scientific programs and technical description of the Starlab. The use of photographic film and rapid reconfiguration is possible because Starlab is flown in the Shuttle-attached mode. The Starlab uses an f/15-modified Ritchey-Chretien telescope, followed by an instrument selector that gives access to the conventional Cassegrain focus or, by inserting a diagonal mirror, to a radial focal plane. Results of five critical subsystem-design studies confirm the feasibility of using state-of-the-art design practices in meeting the Starlab science and engineering requirements.
Document ID
19800033286
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Richard, H. L. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, Md., United States)
Oberheuser, J. H. (Perkin-Elmer Corp. Norwalk, Conn., United States)