Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy
Scientific paper
Sep 1991
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1991hco..rept.....g&link_type=abstract
Final Report Harvard Coll. Observatory, Cambridge, MA. Center for Astrophysics.
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy
Balloon-Borne Instruments, Supernova 1987A, X Ray Astronomy, Galaxies, X Ray Imagery, X Ray Telescopes
Scientific paper
The Energetic X-ray Imaging Telescope Experiment (EXITE) was developed to a flight-ready status and conducted two flights (May 18, 1988, and May 8-10, 1989) from Alice Springs, Australia, as part of the campaigns to observe the supernova SN1987A. The basic operation of the detector and gondola systems in the laboratory was tested on the first flight and found to meet expected performance values. A bizarre 'balloon tape' insulation problem, however, prevented normal telescope pointing on the first flight so no data on SN1987A or other targets were obtained. Following a successful second EXITE flight from Ft. Sumner, NM, in October 1988, the experiment was flown again on a successful 30 hour flight as part of the final 1989 supernova campaign. A second x-ray imaging experiment from MSFC was also flown (piggy-back) for this third flight. Good data were obtained on the supernova and a variety of high priority galactic targets, and final analysis is still in progress. Preliminary results from this flight are presented.
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