X-ray astronomy from the Moon

Details X-ray astronomy from the Moon X-ray astronomy from the Moon

Jun 1994

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1994adspr..14...61g&link_type=abstract

Advances in Space Research, vol. 14, no. 6, p. (6)61-(6)68

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

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Astronomical Observatories, Lunar Atmosphere, Lunar Bases, X Ray Astronomy, Astrophysics, Radiation Sources, Spaceborne Astronomy, Moon, Space, Utilization, Astronomy, Science Aspects, X-Ray Methods, Equipment, Telescopes, Mission Planning, Technical Aspects, X-Rays, Artemis Mission, Gamma Rays, Moon-Based Observations

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As a platform for x-ray astronomy, the surface of the Moon is outstanding for its stability, the availability of unlimited space for large instruments, and the ability to observe any object continuously for as much as 14 days. There is likely to be three phases of lunar based investigations. The first would be the soft landing of simple, self-contained instruments sent from Earth in their operating configuration, that require no assistance to begin functioning. The range of possible instruments is limited by the availability of power for survival during lunar night. One candidate instrument is a very wide field camera system for detecting and positioning bursts, flares, and transients and monitoring the interesting temporal variations shown by virtually all point-like sources. Another candidate for early deployment is a transit telescope that would perform a partial sky survey with better angular resolution, better energy resolution, and at higher energy than the one recently completed by ROSAT. The second stage would consist of the assembly of more complex telescopes, and all-sky monitors with human or robot assistance from components sent from Earth. The third, or ultimate stage would be the robotic fabrication of large telescopes from lunar materials.

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