The status and future of EUV astronomy

The status and future of EUV astronomy

The Extreme Ultraviolet wavelength range was one of the final windows to be opened up to astronomy. Nevertheless, it provides very important diagnostic tools for a range of astronomical objects, although the opacity of the interstellar medium restricts the majority of observations to sources in our...

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Published in:Advances in space research Vol. 53; no. 6; pp. 1003 - 1013
Main Authors: Barstow, M.A., Casewell, S.L., Holberg, J.B., Kowalski, M.P.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier Ltd 15-03-2014
Subjects:
Astronomical bodies
Astronomical instruments
Astronomy
Extreme Ultraviolet
Interstellar matter
Interstellar medium
Opacity
Platforms
Satellites
Spectroscopy
Stellar coronae
Wavelengths
White dwarfs
Spectroscopy
Interstellar medium
Extreme Ultraviolet
White dwarfs
Stellar coronae
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Summary:The Extreme Ultraviolet wavelength range was one of the final windows to be opened up to astronomy. Nevertheless, it provides very important diagnostic tools for a range of astronomical objects, although the opacity of the interstellar medium restricts the majority of observations to sources in our own galaxy. This review gives a historical overview of EUV astronomy, describes current instrumental capabilities and examines the prospects for future facilities on small and medium-class satellite platforms.
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ISSN:0273-1177
1879-1948
DOI:10.1016/j.asr.2013.08.007