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ASTRO-H
The Astro-H space mission, led by the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), will design and launch a unique satellite capable of detecting and measuring X-rays produced by astronomical objects in the universe. X-rays contain information about cosmic events that are still poorly understood such as the dynamics of supernovae, galaxy clusters and black holes. The participation of the Canadian research team, spearheaded by Dr. Gallo, is made possible through the contribution on an innovative on-board measurement system called the Canadian Astro-H Metrology System (CAMS). Being designed and built by Neptec Design Group of Ottawa under contract by the Canadian Space Agency, the CAMS will measure the twists and turns of the satellite #39;s six-metre extendible boom on which the Hard X-Ray Telescope is mounted. Measuring the movement of the boom at the same time as the telescope takes its observations will allow operators to calibrate the data, sharpen the resolution and significantly enhance the telescopes performance. Members of the science working group will have priority access to the telescopes once the satellite launches in early 2014. Dr. Gallo plans to use his viewing time to continue his research on the environment immediately surrounding black holes. This means he and his students will be some of the first astronomers in history to study black holes with the new, high-precision instruments and telescopes onboard Astro-H.From:Kowch737Views:0 0ratingsTime:03:16More inScience Technology

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