Broadband X-ray Telescope

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:observatory
gptkbp:archives NASA's data repository
gptkbp:collaborates_with international space agencies
gptkbp:contributed_to understanding of black holes
study of neutron stars
cosmic X-ray background research
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:has_mission map the distribution of X-ray sources
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Broadband X-ray Telescope
gptkbp:instrument X-ray detectors
gptkbp:is_designed_for X-ray astronomy
gptkbp:is_observed_in high-energy X-rays
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:NASA's_Great_Observatories_program
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Delta_II_rocket
gptkbp:launched 2000-07-12
gptkbp:mission_duration 5 years
gptkbp:named_after X-ray wavelengths
gptkbp:operates_in low Earth orbit
gptkbp:operational_status until 2005
gptkbp:provides_information_on gptkb:Research_Institute
gptkbp:scientific_goals map the cosmic microwave background
understand dark matter
study supernova remnants
explore the early universe
study stellar evolution
investigate galaxy clusters
analyze cosmic rays
study the evolution of stars
investigate cosmic inflation
analyze the structure of the universe
investigate the properties of quasars
study the lifecycle of stars
examine the role of magnetic fields in the universe
research the formation of the first stars
study the intergalactic medium
research the impact of supernovae on galaxy formation
investigate the relationship between X-ray emissions and star formation.
analyze the distribution of X-ray emissions from galaxies
study the effects of cosmic rays on the interstellar medium
analyze the evolution of cosmic structures
examine active galactic nuclei
investigate the formation of galaxies
investigate the role of supermassive black holes in galaxy evolution
research gamma-ray bursts
research the dynamics of galaxy clusters
research the nature of dark energy
study the cosmic web
study the distribution of matter in the universe
study the impact of radiation on cosmic structures
investigate the relationship between galaxies and dark matter
analyze the effects of black holes on their surroundings
gptkbp:technology advanced imaging techniques
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:STS-67
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4