Paper examines limitations of terrestrial astronomy and potential extensions and improvements of space astronomy; qualitative space observations platform requirements are proposed and optimum satellite observation platform; 24-hr satellite is considered as observatory platform because of its potential for high accuracy, sensitivity, resolution, and flexibility in era 1962-1964; space observatory prognostications are made for 1960 to 1970.
Speculations on space observatories
J Astronautical Sciences
Journal of the Astronautical Sciences ; 9 , n 2
1962
7 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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