Discovering Chandra X-ray Field of View & Object Size at 500 pc Distance

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Start date Aug 30, 2010
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The Chandra X-ray Observatory's ACIS CCD chip has a specific field of view that can be compared to the size of the Moon. The discussion centers on calculating how many CCDs would fit across the Moon's disc and determining the size of an X-ray source that fills a single CCD at a distance of 500 parsecs. Participants suggest that the question resembles a homework problem and emphasize the importance of researching the ACIS chip's specifications. Understanding the chip size and field of view is crucial for accurate calculations. The conversation highlights the intersection of observational astronomy and practical application in astrophysics.

Aug 30, 2010

Astroyan

What is the field of view of a single Chandra X-ray Observatory ACIS CCD chip and how many times could a single CCD fit across the disc of the Moon? If an X-ray source completely fills a single CCD and is located at a distance of 500 pc, how many kilometers across is the object

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Aug 30, 2010

matt.o

This sounds like a homework question. Where have you looked RE: the ACIS chip size?

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