Optical integration of SPO mirror modules in the ATHENA telescope

Date Issued
2017
Author(s)
Valsecchi, G.
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Marioni, F.
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Bianucci, G.
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Zocchi, F. E.
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Gallieni, D.
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Parodi, G.
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Ottolini, M.
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Collon, M.
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Bavdaz, M.
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Wille, E.
DOI
Abstract
ATHENA (Advanced Telescope for High-ENergy Astrophysics) is the next high-energy astrophysical mission selected by the European Space Agency for launch in 2028. The X-ray telescope consists of 1062 silicon pore optics mirror modules with a target angular resolution of 5 arcsec. Each module must be integrated on a 3 m structure with an accuracy of 1.5 arcsec for alignment and assembly. This industrial and scientific team is developing the alignment and integration process of the SPO mirror modules based on ultra-violet imaging at the 12 m focal plane. This technique promises to meet the accuracy requirement while, at the same time, allowing arbitrary integration sequence and mirror module exchangeability. Moreover, it enables monitoring the telescope point spread function during the planned 3-year integration phase.
Coverage
Optics for EUV, X-Ray, and Gamma-Ray Astronomy VIII
All editors
O'Dell, Stephen; Pareschi, Giovanni
Series
Volume
10399
Start page
103990E
Conferenece
Optics for EUV, X-Ray, and Gamma-Ray Astronomy VIII
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San Diego, California
Conferenece date
6-10 August, 2017
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0277-786X
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2017SPIE10399E..0EV
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