Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics – Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics
Scientific paper
2012-02-08
Opt. Eng. 51, 011009, 2012
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics
20 pages, 10 figures. Source file for the Special Issue Optical Engineering
Scientific paper
10.1117/1.OE.51.1.011009
X-ray Multi-Mirror Mission (XMM-Newton) has been one of the most successful astronomy missions launched by the European Space Agency. It exploits innovative use of replication technology for the X-ray reflecting telescopes that has resulted in an unprecedented combination of effective area and resolution. Three telescopes are equipped with imaging cameras and spectrometers that operate simultaneously, together with a coaligned optical telescope. The key features of the payload are described, and the in-orbit performance and scientific achievements are summarised. Subject terms or keywords: XMM-Newton, X-ray astronomy, space telescopes
Jansen Fred A.
Lumb David H.
Schartel Norbert
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