# ASTRO-H White Paper - Introduction

**Authors:** T. Takahashi (JAXA), K. Mitsuda (JAXA), R. Kelley (NASA/GSFC), A., Fabian (IoA, University of Cambridge), R. Mushotzky (University of Maryland),, T. Ohashi (Tokyo Metropolitan University), and R. Petre (NASA/GSFC) (on, behalf of the ASTRO-H Science Working Group)

arXiv: 1412.2351 · 2019-08-14

## TL;DR

This white paper introduces the ASTRO-H satellite and its new features, providing essential information for scientists planning observations, and summarizes 16 related white papers for comprehensive understanding.

## Contribution

It offers a general overview of the ASTRO-H satellite and introduces 16 detailed white papers, aiding scientists in planning observations with new satellite capabilities.

## Key findings

- Introduction of ASTRO-H satellite features
- Summary of 16 related white papers
- Guidance for observation planning

## Abstract

ASTRO-H White Papers are meant to provide useful information to scientists who plan observations from the satellite. This short paper introduces the 16 ASTRO-H White Papers in addition to general description of the satellite and its new features.

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Source: https://tomesphere.com/paper/1412.2351