High Resolution Camera

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The High Resolution Camera is a sensitive X-ray imaging detector on NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory designed to capture extremely detailed images of high-energy cosmic phenomena.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf X-ray imaging detector
space telescope instrument
designedFor X-ray astronomy
detection of high-energy cosmic phenomena
high-resolution X-ray imaging
developedFor Chandra X-ray Observatory
surface form: Chandra X-ray Observatory program
hasAlternativeName HRC
hasCapability high spatial resolution
timing measurements of X-ray sources
hasComponent HRC
surface form: HRC-I

HRC
surface form: HRC-S
hasRole primary imaging detector on Chandra X-ray Observatory
launchAgency NASA
launchedWith Chandra X-ray Observatory
locatedOn Chandra X-ray Observatory
surface form: Chandra X-ray Observatory spacecraft
observes X-ray binaries
active galactic nuclei
black holes
galaxy clusters
neutron stars
supernova remnants
operatesIn high-Earth orbit
operator NASA
orbits Earth
partOf Chandra X-ray Observatory
partOfMission Chandra X-ray Observatory science payload
sensitiveTo soft X-rays
supports spectroscopy with Chandra gratings
usedFor detailed mapping of X-ray emission regions
high-precision X-ray imaging of cosmic sources
timing studies of variable X-ray sources
usedWith Chandra High Resolution Mirror Assembly
surface form: Chandra X-ray Observatory mirrors
uses microchannel plate detectors

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Chandra X-ray Observatory instrument High Resolution Camera
HRC fullName High Resolution Camera