X-ray observation by the satellite 'Hakucho' /CORSA-b/. I

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Oct 1980

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In: International Cosmic Ray Conference, 16th, Kyoto, Japan, August 6-18, 1979, Conference Papers. Volume 1. (A81-12386 02-93) T

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy

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Japanese Space Program, Satellite Design, Satellite Observation, Spaceborne Astronomy, X Ray Astronomy, Collimators, Mission Planning, Satellite Instruments, Spin Stabilization

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The Japanese X-ray astronomy satellite 'Hakucho' (CORSA-b) was launched into orbit on 1979 February 21 from Kagoshima Space Center by the University of Tokyo. This paper presents the outline of the mission, some technical details of the instrumentation, operation of the spacecraft and the brief description of the observation. The satellite is spin-stabilized and its spin axis can be oriented to selected celestial location by the magnetic torquing. The satellite is designed to achieve the following objectives: (1) panoramic survey of the sky for X-ray bursts with the rotating modulation collimator of the wide field of view, (2) spectral and temporal study of X-ray sources, (3) monitoring of transient sources, (4) study of the sky for sub-keV X-rays, and (5) observation of specific objects whenever coordinated or simultaneous observations with other observers are desired.

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