In-orbit performance of the XMM-Newton X-ray telescopes: Images and spectra

被引：39

作者：

Aschenbach, B ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Max Planck Inst Extraterr Phys, D-85741 Garching, Germany

来源：

X-RAY OPTICS FOR ASTRONOMY: TELESCOPES, MULTILAYERS, SPECTROMETERS, AND MISSIONS | 2002年 / 4496卷

关键词：

XMM-Newton; X-ray telescopes; X-ray optics testing; X-ray straylight;

D O I：

10.1117/12.454367

中图分类号：

P1 [天文学];

学科分类号：

0704 ;

摘要：

The XMM-Newton X-ray Observatory was launched by an ARIANE V from Kourou, French Guiana, on 10 December 1999. First light was received by one of the three X-ray telescopes oil 19 January 2000. Since then an extensive program, comprising commissioning, calibration and performance verification of the scientific payload, has been carried out. followed by regular scientific Guaranteed Time Observations which are interleaved with observations drawn from tile Guest Observer (AO-1) program. I present the in-orbit performance of the three X-ray telescopes and demonstrate the excellent agreement with the ground calibration measurements. This includes the imaging characteristics both on-axis and off-axis. the effective collecting area and vignetting making use of in-orbit images and spectra. Tile scientific impact of a few of these observations is highlighted as well.

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