The Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array (NUSTAR) High-Energy X-Ray Mission: Bringing the High Energy Universe into Focus
Abstract
The Nuclear
Spectroscopic Telescope Array, the first focusing high-energy X-ray (3 – 79
keV) telescope in orbit, extends sensitive X-ray observations above the band
pass where Chandra and XMM-Newton operate. With an unprecedented combination
of sensitivity, spectral and imaging resolution above 10 keV, NuSTAR is
advancing our understanding of black holes, neutron stars, and supernova
remnants. I will describe the mission, and present science highlights from
the two-year baseline mission.