BRITE-Constellation

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Royal_Observatory_of_Belgium
gptkbp:affiliated_with multiple universities
gptkbp:analysis ground-based telescopes
gptkbp:collaborations gptkb:battle
international
various institutions
gptkbp:collection continuous monitoring
gptkbp:communication downlink to ground stations
gptkbp:community gptkb:observatory
gptkbp:constellation Carina, Centaurus
gptkbp:data_type FITS
light curves
gptkbp:data_usage stellar astrophysics
gptkbp:dimensions 10 cm x 10 cm x 30 cm
gptkbp:elevation 600 km
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label BRITE-Constellation
gptkbp:impact high
gptkbp:instrument gptkb:musician
gptkbp:launch_date gptkb:2013
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Baikonur_Cosmodrome
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Dnepr_rocket
gptkbp:launched BRITE-Canada
BRITE-Poland
BRITE-Toronto
gptkbp:legacy advancements in asteroseismology
gptkbp:mission gptkb:2015
gptkb:4
gptkb:University_of_Toronto
gptkb:Rubik's_Cube
gptkb:Research_Institute
60 kg
active
BRITE-Austria
discovery of new pulsators
monitor brightness variations
gptkbp:mission_duration 2 years
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:University_of_Vienna
gptkbp:power_output solar panels
gptkbp:products high
gptkbp:provides_information_on gptkb:Database_Management_System
open data policy
gptkbp:publishes numerous
gptkbp:purpose astrophysics
gptkbp:receives_funding_from government grants
gptkbp:released public access
gptkbp:research 2013-2015
photometry
gptkbp:research_focus stellar variability
gptkbp:scientific_goals study pulsating stars
gptkbp:storage onboard memory
gptkbp:targets bright stars