A high sensitivity X-ray telescope system suitable for photometric type observations from balloon altitudes is described. The balloon gondola system is defined to include the performance requirements and the overall performance requirements of the balloon gondola support system. Diagrams of the gondola and the installed components are provided. The pointing and control system of the telescope is analyzed.


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    Title :

    A high sensitivity balloon-borne X-ray telescope system


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    Publication date :

    1974-11-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


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    Language :

    English


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