论文标题
CUCESAT软X射线极性计极光的轨内操作和性能
In-orbit Operation and Performance of the CubeSat Soft X-ray Polarimeter PolarLight
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论文摘要
Polarlight是一个紧凑的软X射线极性计在板上一个立方体，该圆盘于2018年10月29日发射到低地球轨道上。2019年3月，Polarlight开始了全部操作，从那时起，对蟹状星云，SCO X-1和背景区域进行了定期观察。在这里，我们报告了轨道上极光的操作，校准和性能。基于这些，我们讨论了如何运行低成本，共享的立方体用于太空天文学，以及Cubesats如何在现代空间天文学中发挥作用，以进行技术演示，科学观察和学生培训。
PolarLight is a compact soft X-ray polarimeter onboard a CubeSat, which was launched into a low-Earth orbit on October 29, 2018. In March 2019, PolarLight started full operation, and since then, regular observations with the Crab nebula, Sco X-1, and background regions have been conducted. Here we report the operation, calibration, and performance of PolarLight in the orbit. Based on these, we discuss how one can run a low-cost, shared CubeSat for space astronomy, and how CubeSats can play a role in modern space astronomy for technical demonstration, science observations, and student training.
