Quick Ultra-VIolet Kilonova surveyor (QUVIK)
N. Werner, J. \v{R}\'ipa, F. M\"unz, F. Hroch, M. Jel\'inek, J., Krti\v{c}ka, M. Zaja\v{c}ek, M. Topinka, V. D\'aniel, J. Grome\v{s}, J., V\'aclav\'ik, L. Steiger, V. L\'edl, J. Seginak, J. Ben\'a\v{c}ek, J. Budaj,, N. Faltov\'a, R. G\'alis, D. Jadlovsk\'y, J. Jan\'ik, M. Kajan
TL;DR
QUVIK is a proposed near-UV space telescope on a micro-satellite designed to observe kilonovae brightness evolution, enabling differentiation of explosion scenarios and flexible target observations.
Contribution
It introduces a novel small satellite platform with rapid repointing and real-time alerts for kilonova observation in the near-UV band.
Findings
Design has been approved for Phase 0, A, and B1 studies.
Will measure kilonova brightness evolution in near-UV.
Flexible target observation system implemented.
Abstract
We present a near-UV space telescope on a ~70kg micro-satellite with a moderately fast repointing capability and a near real-time alert communication system that has been proposed in response to a call for an ambitious Czech national mission. The mission, which has recently been approved for Phase 0, A, and B1 study shall measure the brightness evolution of kilonovae, resulting from mergers of neutron stars in the near-UV band and thus it shall distinguish between different explosion scenarios. Between the observations of transient sources, the satellite shall perform observations of other targets of interest, a large part of which will be chosen in open competition.
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TopicsGamma-ray bursts and supernovae · Astronomical Observations and Instrumentation · Astronomy and Astrophysical Research