Einstein Probe
X-ray satellite “Einstein Probe” of the Chinese Academy of Sciences CAS
Short Description:
X-ray mission dedicated to time-domain astrophysics, utilising a wide-field telescope WXT complemented by two follow-up telescopes FXT
Project Type:
Instrument for Satellite
MPE Contribution:
X-ray detectors, FXT mirror assembly
Status:
In operation since 2024
Links:
Einstein Probe page of the MPE High Energy group
An exploded view of the different components of FXT.