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TNA-1500
Radiotelescope (RT 64)

The multipurpose microwave band radiotelescope, 64 meters in diameter, is intended for:

  • fundamental astrophysical researches;
  • reception of information signals from spacecraft from deep space;
  • control of spacecraft in deep space.
Principales características
Reflector system
quasi-parabolic Gregorian; Cassegrain system with a solid surface
Reflector
homologous design with focus correction by the contra-reflector
Aperture, diameter, m
64
Effective surface (depending on the band), m2
about 2,000
Feeds
horn-feed type
Accuracy of the reflector system, mm
0,5
Wave range
1 m-1 cm
Mass, t
800
Rotational axis system
azimuth-elevation type
Sector of view, deg:
in azimuth
-/+ 295
in elevation
0 to 90
Rotation rates, deg/s
not less 1.5
Total accuracy of the programmed tracking, s
<10