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High-energy replicated optics
Ballon-born telescope / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
High-energy replicated optics (HERO) is a high-altitude balloon-borne x-ray telescope based at the Marshall Space Flight Center. Its mirrors are conical approximations to Wolter type 1 geometry.[1] The proving flight, at least, used a high-pressure gas scintillation proportional counter with relatively low spatial resolution.
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Quick Facts Telescope style, Focal length ...
Telescope style | balloon-borne telescope X-ray telescope ![]() |
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Focal length | 6 m (19 ft 8 in) ![]() |
Website | wwwastro![]() |
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