XMM-Newton (X-Ray Mulit-Mirror Mission) Observatory

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 resol...

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Published inarXiv.org
Main Authors Lumb, David H, Schartel, Norbert, Jansen, Fred A
Format Paper Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Ithaca Cornell University Library, arXiv.org 08.02.2012
Subjects
Astronomy
Physics - High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena
Physics - Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics
Reflecting telescopes
Space missions
Space telescopes
Spectrometers
X ray telescopes
XMM (spacecraft)
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Summary: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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ISSN:2331-8422
DOI:10.48550/arxiv.1202.1651