Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy
Scientific paper
Jan 1997
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1997ngxo.conf..165t&link_type=abstract
The Next Generation of X-Ray Observatories, p. 165
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy
X Ray Astronomy, Astronomical Observatories, Space Missions, Mission Planning, Spectral Resolution, Spatial Resolution, X Ray Telescopes, X Ray Spectroscopy, Gravitation, Earth Orbits, Space Stations, X Ray Detectors
Scientific paper
The overall concept and scientific aims of Xeus, a new X ray astronomy mission for the post XMM era, are described. Xeus has three key scientific drivers: the behaviour of matter under strong gravity near the event horizon of black holes; the exploration of the distant high energy universe; and the creation and redistribution of the elements. The essential requirement is to place in orbit an optic of very large aperture and to complement this with imaging and spectroscopic technology which will enable a similar spatial and spectral resolution to be achieved in the X ray band, to that currently available on our best optical telescopes. Emerging technologies in the area of optics and instrumentation are surveyed, and the possible ways of placing such a large instrument in orbit are discussed. In this latter context, the use of near earth orbit and the infra-structure provided by the Space Station, are considered. Xeus will be implemented in the 2010 time-frame.
Bleeker Johan A. M.
Hasinger Guenter
Palumbo Giorgio G. C.
Peacock Aaron
Truemper Joachim
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