XMM-Newton (X-Ray Mulit-Mirror Mission) Observatory
Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics
2012-02-09 v1 High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena
Abstract
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
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Cite
@article{arxiv.1202.1651,
title = {XMM-Newton (X-Ray Mulit-Mirror Mission) Observatory},
author = {David H Lumb and Norbert Schartel and Fred A Jansen},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1202.1651},
year = {2012}
}
Comments
20 pages, 10 figures. Source file for the Special Issue Optical Engineering