The Scientific Potential of the Approved Future Missions in X-ray Astronomy

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Jan 1997

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1997ngxo.conf....7w&link_type=abstract

The Next Generation of X-Ray Observatories, p. 7

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy

X Ray Astronomy, Mission Planning, Spacecraft Launching, Space Missions, Charge Coupled Devices, X Ray Spectroscopy, Spatial Resolution, High Resolution, Imaging Techniques, X Ray Sources, Astronomical Spectroscopy, Broadband, Astronomical Observatories

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The capabilities of the major X ray astronomy missions scheduled for launch over the next five years are briefly reviewed. The new generation of missions will provide high-throughput Charge Coupled Devices (CCD) spectroscopy on sources at X ray flux levels of S(x) approximately > 10 -14 erg cm -2 s -l, source detection down to approximately 100 times fainter limits, spectral imaging at medium (approximately 20") and high (< 1") spatial resolution and broad-band high resolution (R approximately > 100) X ray spectroscopy for brighter sources. Clearly the portfolio of approved missions provides the yardstick against which any longer term aspirations in X ray astronomy must be assessed.

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