Also called:
Einstein Observatory
Date of launch (range):
Nov. 13, 1978 (ETR)
Launch vehicle:
Atlas-Centaur
Shape:
same as for HEAO 1
Weight (kg):
2948.35
Dimensions (m):
2.35, diameter
6.71, length
Power source:
same as for HEAO 1
Prime contractor:
TRW
Date of reentry:
March 25, 1982
Responsible NASA center:
MSFC
Project manager:
F. Speer
Project scientist:
S. Holt (GSFC)
Objectives:
To obtain images and spectra from
astronomical sources emitting in the energy range 0.2-4.0
keV for a detailed analysis of the location, structure, and
physical character of the sources.
Experiments (responsible
institution):
.
Monitor proportional counter
(Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory)
High-resolution imager (SAO)
Focal plane crystal spectrometer
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
Imaging proportional counter
(MIT)
Solid state spectrometer
(GSFC)
Results:
Highly successful; operated 2V2
years.
Reference: MOR S-832-78-02, Oct. 30, 1978.