Title :
The scientific mission of the Israeli X-Ray Telescope
Author :
Shaviv, G. ; Weller, T. ; Felsteiner, J. ; Rosner, B. ; Livio, M. ; Lupu, N. ; Gertner, I. ; Abramovitz, H. ; Markevich, N. ; Niv, N.
Author_Institution :
Technion-Israel Inst. of Technol., Haifa, Israel
Abstract :
The authors present the properties of a proposed Israeli X-Ray Telescope designed to meet the constraints imposed by the Israel Space Agency. A few examples of X-ray observations which can be performed with the proposed telescope are given, and the scientific merits of these observations reviewed briefly. It is shown that the Israeli X-Ray Telescope can contribute significantly to understanding of some of the most enigmatic phenomena in astrophysics and cosmology
Keywords :
X-ray astronomy; astronomical telescopes; Israeli X-Ray Telescope; X-ray observations; constraints; scientific merits; Energy resolution; Neutrons; Object detection; Optical design; Repeaters; Satellites; Space technology; Telescopes; X-ray detection; X-ray detectors;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical and Electronics Engineers in Israel, 1991. Proceedings., 17th Convention of
Conference_Location :
Tel Aviv
Print_ISBN :
0-87942-678-0
DOI :
10.1109/EEIS.1991.217652
