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The Lynx X-ray Observatory
NamesLynx X-ray Surveyor (previous name)
Mission typeSpace telescope
OperatorNASA
Websitewww.lynxobservatory.org
Start of mission
Launch date2036 (proposed)
Orbital parameters
Reference systemSun–Earth L orbit
Main telescope
TypeWolter telescope
Diameter3 m (9.8 ft)
Focal length10 m (33 ft)
Collecting area2 m (22 sq ft) at 1 keV
WavelengthsX-ray
Resolution0.5 arcsec across the entire field of view
Instruments
Lynx X-ray Mirror Assembly (LMA)
High Definition X-ray Imager (HDXI)
Lynx X-ray Microcalorimeter (LXM)
X-ray Grating Spectrometer (XGS)

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Lynx X-ray Observatory

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