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Q:What is the diameter of Chandra's X-ray lens and who designed it?A:The x-ray mirrors were designed by Chandra Telescope Scientist Leon van Speybroeck. A tribute and summary of his contributions may be found at:http://chandra.harvard.edu/press/advisories/03_advisories/press_010203.html The largest of the 4 sets of nested mirrors is 1.2 meters wide at its widest point. For more details, please see: http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/faq/chandra/chandra-21.html View full specifications of the Chandra Observatory: http://chandra.harvard.edu/about/specs.html |
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