Review Article

Thin Shell, Segmented X-Ray Mirrors

Figure 9

Exploded view of the Astro-H Soft X-ray Telescope. The mirror is segmented into quadrants. The main components, from the bottom, are inner and outer lower mounting rings, the two reflection stages, the stray light baffle, the inner and outer upper mounting rings, and the thermal shield. The overall dimensions of the assembled mirror are 47 cm in diameter and 25 cm high.
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