Physics – Optics
Scientific paper
Sep 1991
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1991spie.1494...66t&link_type=abstract
IN: Space astronomical telescopes and instruments; Proceedings of the Meeting, Orlando, FL, Apr. 1-4, 1991 (A92-45151 19-89). Be
Physics
Optics
Field Of View, Guidance Sensors, Hubble Space Telescope, Pointing Control Systems, Computerized Simulation, Electro-Optics, Satellite Guidance, Transfer Functions
Scientific paper
The Fine Guidance Sensors of the Hubble Space Telescope have two roles to play. They are the ultimate pointing and control instruments onboard the spacecraft and they are the primary astrometric instruments of the observatory. Because they are used for every scientific observation with the Hubble Space Telescope, independently of the ultimate scientific instrument being utilized, there is much more experience with them than with any of the other scientific devices. The Fine Guidance Sensors have already serendipitously discovered their first binary star from the Hubble Space Telescope Guide Star Catalog, have been exercised in most of their observing modes, and are able to fulfill their pointing and control functions up to their original specifications (in the absence of external influences). In addition, the imperfections in the primary mirror have minimally affected the performance of the Fine Guidance Sensors. An up-to-date summary of FGS engineering and science will be presented.
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