1. ASTRO-1: a 1.8m unobscured space observatory for next generation UV/visible astrophysics and exoplanet exploration
- Author
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Robert Egerman, Gary W. Matthews, Jon A. Morse, and Belinda Jane Wilkes
- Subjects
Physics ,Spitzer Space Telescope ,Observatory ,Hubble Deep Field ,Hubble space telescope ,Hubble Deep Field South ,Astronomy ,Astrophysics ,Space research ,Space observatory ,Exoplanet ,Astrobiology - Abstract
The Hubble Space Telescope has been a scientific marvel that has provided unimaginable imagery and scientific discovery. Its exquisite UV/Visible imaging performance is unmatched from the ground. In NASA’s future planning, the earliest possible successor mission would be in the 3030s, well beyond the expected lifetime of Hubble. The ASTRO-1 space telescope is a 1.8m off-axis (unobscured) observatory that looks to fill this critical void with Hubble-like performance to continue the scientific quest while also providing the possibility for exoplanet research with a coronagraphic instrument and/or a free flying starshade. BoldlyGo Institute seeks to reach beyond NASA funding to leverage the high public interest in space research and exploration, and the search for life beyond Earth.
- Published
- 2016