High Energy Astronomy Observatory 1
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| Inclination | 23° |
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| Periods | 1. 6 hours |
| Launch date | August 12, 1977 |
| Manufacturers | TRW Inc. |
| Launch site | Spaceport Florida Launch Complex 36 |
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| ID | 1860990 |
About High Energy Astronomy Observatory 1
HEAO-1 was an X-ray telescope launched in 1977. HEAO-1 surveyed the sky in the X-ray portion of the electromagnetic spectrum, providing nearly constant monitoring of X-ray sources near the ecliptic poles and more detailed studies of a number of objects by observations lasting 3–6 hours.
