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Abstract
To observe the early optical emissions from gamma ray bursts (GRBs), we built the Slew Mirror Telescope. It utilizes a 150 mm motorized mirror to redirect incoming photons from astrophysical objects within seconds and to track them as compensating satellite movements. The SMT is a major component of the UFFO-pathfinder payload, which was launched on April 28, 2016, onboard the Lomonosov satellite. For the first time, the slewing mirror system has been proven for the precision tracking of astrophysical objects during space operation. We confirmed that the SMT has 1.4 seconds of response time to the X-gamma-ray trigger, and is able to compensate for satellite drift and to track astrophysical objects with magnitudes from 7 to 18.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Optics Express |
Volume | 25 |
Issue number | 23 |
Pages (from-to) | 29143-29154 |
ISSN | 1094-4087 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2017 |
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UFFO: Ultra-Fast Flash Observatory, UFFO
Brandt, S., Budtz-Jørgensen, C. & Lund, N.
01/01/2010 → …
Project: Research