Lynx X-ray Observatory

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf astronomer
proposed NASA mission
gptkbp:designedFor observe X-ray emissions from cosmic sources
study the high-energy universe
gptkbp:expectedAngularResolution <0.5 arcseconds
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lynx X-ray Observatory
gptkbp:missionType X-ray astronomy
gptkbp:namedAfter lynx (animal)
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:2020_Decadal_Survey
gptkbp:plannedOrbit halo orbit around Sun-Earth L2
gptkbp:proposedBy gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:proposedLaunchDate 2030s
gptkbp:scientificGoals study black holes
study galaxy formation
study supernova remnants
study intergalactic medium
gptkbp:sensitivity 50 times Chandra
gptkbp:status concept study phase as of 2024
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Chandra_X-ray_Observatory
gptkbp:telescopeType X-ray telescope
gptkbp:website https://www.lynxobservatory.com/
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:First_Light_mission
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7