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On-Orbit Performance of the Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer Satellite

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Published 14 July 2000 • © 2000 July 20. The American Astronomical Society. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.
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1 Department of Physics and Astronomy, Johns Hopkins University, 3400 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218

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Received 22 March 2000
Accepted 12 June 2000
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D. J. Sahnow et al 2000 ApJ 538 L7

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https://doi.org/10.1086/312794

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instrumentation: spectrographs; space vehicles; ultraviolet: general

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1538-4357/538/1/L7

Abstract

The launch of the Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer (FUSE) has been followed by an extensive period of calibration and characterization as part of the preparation for normal satellite operations. Major tasks carried out during this period include the initial coalignment, focusing, and characterization of the four instrument channels and a preliminary measurement of the resolution and throughput performance of the instrument. We describe the results from this test program and present preliminary estimates of the on-orbit performance of the FUSE satellite based on a combination of these data and prelaunch laboratory measurements.

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