NSSDCA ID: 1985-073A-01
Mission Name: SuiseiThis instrument is used to take UV images of the hydrogen corona of the comet at the hydrogen Lyman-alpha line. It is composed of a mirror telescope, a UV intensifier, and a spin-synchronized camera that uses charge-coupled devices (CCD). During imaging, the spacecraft will be despun to 0.2 rpm.
Mass: 7.5 kg
Power (avg): 8.9 W
Bit rate (avg): 0.098 kbps
Questions and comments about this experiment can be directed to: Dr. David R. Williams
Name | Role | Original Affiliation | |
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Dr. Eisuke Kaneda | Principal Investigator | Institute of Space and Aeronautical Science |