The near-space environment of the stratosphere is far superior to terrestrial sites for optical and infrared observations. New balloon technologies will enable flights and safe recovery of 2-ton payloads at altitudes of 35 km for 100 days and longer. The combination of long flights and superb observing conditions make it possible to undertake science programs that otherwise could only be done from orbit. We propose to fly an "Ultra-Hubble" Stratospheric Telescope (UHST) equipped with a coronagraphic camera and active optics at 35 km to search for planets around 200 of the nearest stars. This ULDB mission will establish the frequency of solar-type planetary systems, and provide targets to search for earth-like planets.


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    Title :

    Artemis: A Stratospheric Planet Finder


    Contributors:
    Ford, H. C. (author) / Petro, L. D. (author) / Burrows, C. (author) / Ftaclas, C. (author) / Roggemann, M. C. (author) / Trauger, J. T. (author)

    Publication date :

    2003-08-18


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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