AXAF: the Science Instrument Module

Mark A. Skinner; Steven P. Jordan

doi:10.1117/12.278891

15 October 1997 AXAF: the Science Instrument Module

Mark A. Skinner, Steven P. Jordan

Proceedings Volume 3114, EUV, X-Ray, and Gamma-Ray Instrumentation for Astronomy VIII; (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.278891
Event: Optical Science, Engineering and Instrumentation '97, 1997, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

This paper describes the mechanical configuration of the science instrument module (SIM) used on the Advanced X-ray Astrophysical Observatory (AXAF-I). The SIM houses the focal plane scientific instruments of AXAF and provides instrument selection and focusing capabilities. It is designed to meet a large number of requirements of both the science instruments and the observatory. An overview of the SIM is provided and a brief description of the components and their functions is presented.

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Mark A. Skinner and Steven P. Jordan "AXAF: the Science Instrument Module", Proc. SPIE 3114, EUV, X-Ray, and Gamma-Ray Instrumentation for Astronomy VIII, (15 October 1997); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.278891

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