NASA NTRS · 19820025427
The High Resolution Spectrograph for the Space Telescope
Abstract
The High Resoltuion Spectrograph (HRS) in conjunction with the Space Telescope (ST), extends ultraviolet astronomical spectroscopy to higher spectra, spatial, and time resolutions than previously achieved, as well as to fainter and more distant celestial objects. Other significant advances inherent in the instrument are high photometric accuracy and efficient operation via exposure meter control and real time rejection of bad data. These capabilities are provided to accomplish the scientific programs of the HRS investigation definition team, which concern the interstellar medium, stellar winds, and evolutionary aspects of stellar atmosphere studies; the determination of chemical abundances relevant to stellar evolution; the investigation of quasars and Seyfert galaxy nuclei; and the analysis of the atmospheres of solar system objects, including comets.
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Brandt, J. C., Boggess, A., Heap, S. R., Maran, S. P., Smith, A. M., Beaver, E. A., Hutchings, J. B., Jura, M., Linsky, J. L., Savage, B. D.. 1982-01-01. The High Resolution Spectrograph for the Space Telescope. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19820025427
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