Astronomy from satellite clusters

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Mar 1984

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Sky and Telescope (ISSN 0037-6604), vol. 67, March 1984, p. 205-209.

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy

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Satellite Networks, Scientific Satellites, Spaceborne Astronomy, Spaceborne Telescopes, Arrays, Michelson Interferometers, Synthetic Apertures

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Attention is called to the accumulating evidence that giant space telescopes, comprising a number of separate mirrors on independent satellites, are a realistic prospect for providing research tools of extraordinary power. The ESA-sponsored group and its counterpart in the US have reached remarkably similar conclusions regarding the basic configuration of extremely large synthetic-aperture devices. Both share the basic view that a cluster of spacecraft is preferable to a single monolithic structure. The emphasis of the US group has been on a mission that sweeps across as many sources as possible in the minimum time; it is referred to as SAMSI (Spacecraft Array for Michelson Spatial Interferometry). The European group has placed more emphasis on obtaining two-dimensional images. Their system is referred to as TRIO because, at least initially, it involves three independent systems. Detailed descriptions are given of the two systems.

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