Abstract This investigation explores regions near libration points that might prove suitable for space observations with large formations. Recent analyses have considered occulters located at relatively large distances from the telescope near the L 2 Sun-Earth libration point for detection of exoplanets. During the science mode, the telescope-occulter distance, as well as the pointing direction toward the star, are typically fixed. Quasi-periodic Lissajous trajectories are employed as a tool to determine regions near the telescope orbit where the large formation can be maintained. By placing the occulter in these locations, the control required to maintain the line-of-sight is reduced.


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    Title :

    Natural Regions Near the Collinear Libration Points Ideal for Space Observations with Large Formations


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    Publication date :

    2013-03-01


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    22 pages




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    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English






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