Statements (56)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:observatory
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:RXTE
|
| gptkbp:analysis |
timing analysis
spectral analysis light curves pulsar timing X-ray variability |
| gptkbp:collaborations |
gptkb:University
gptkb:Stanford_University gptkb:MIT gptkb:NASA_Goddard_Space_Flight_Center NASA and academic institutions |
| gptkbp:communication |
downlinked to Earth
|
| gptkbp:data_type |
X-ray spectra
time-tagged event data |
| gptkbp:designed_by |
gptkb:NASA
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
HEXTE
|
| gptkbp:impact |
advanced studies of cosmic X-ray sources
enhanced knowledge of black hole systems influenced future X-ray missions provided insights into neutron star physics contributed to understanding of accretion processes |
| gptkbp:instrument |
high-energy X-ray detector
|
| gptkbp:is_observed_in |
gptkb:active_galactic_nuclei
gptkb:physicist gptkb:supernova_remnants black holes gamma-ray bursts |
| gptkbp:launch_date |
December 30, 1995
|
| gptkbp:launch_vehicle |
gptkb:Delta_II
|
| gptkbp:launched |
gptkb:NASA
|
| gptkbp:location |
Low Earth Orbit
|
| gptkbp:measures |
gptkb:X-rays
|
| gptkbp:mission |
gptkb:Rossi_X-ray_Timing_Explorer
gptkb:2012 gptkb:character |
| gptkbp:mission_duration |
16 years
|
| gptkbp:operational_status |
gptkb:1995
decommissioned |
| gptkbp:power_output |
20 ke V to 200 ke V
|
| gptkbp:primary_source |
study of X-ray sources
|
| gptkbp:provides_information_on |
gptkb:NASA's_HEASARC
data analysis software available publicly available data archives researcher access to datasets |
| gptkbp:publishes |
numerous peer-reviewed articles
conference presentations data shared with the scientific community collaborative research papers contributed to X-ray astronomy literature |
| gptkbp:sensor |
scintillation counter
0.5 m Crab |
| gptkbp:storage |
onboard data recorder
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Nu_STAR
|
| gptkbp:viewpoint |
1.5 degrees
|