Small observatories for the UV

Noah Brosch, Vladimir Balabanov, Ehud Behar

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Abstract

We describe concepts for small space telescopes that are able to provide significant UV science and can be realized with small (but realistic) budgets. The concepts are based on nano-satellites carrying small optics, with no redundancy, without producing intermediate models prior to flight model, and using COTS (custom off-the-shelf) components. We describe a few concepts of deployable optics that could provide large collecting areas and high angular resolution while packaged in the small volume of a nano-satellite. We point out areas where technological development is still required.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)205-209
Number of pages5
JournalAstrophysics and Space Science
Volume354
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 23 Oct 2014

Keywords

  • Cubesat
  • Nano-satellite
  • Space astronomy
  • Ultraviolet

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Space and Planetary Science

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