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A high sensitivity balloon-borne X-ray telescope systemA high sensitivity X-ray telescope system suitable for photometric type observations from balloon altitudes is described. The balloon gondola system is defined to include the performance requirements and the overall performance requirements of the balloon gondola support system. Diagrams of the gondola and the installed components are provided. The pointing and control system of the telescope is analyzed.
Document ID
19750004682
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Pelling, M. R.
(Washington Univ. Saint Louis, MO, United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
November 1, 1974
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Ames Res. Center Telescope Systems for Balloon-Borne Res.
Subject Category
Astronomy
Accession Number
75N12754
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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