Next Generation Space Telescope

12-Oct-99


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Table of Contents

Next Generation Space Telescope
NGST Core Science Goals
What is NGST?
Origin & Evolution of Galaxies
NGST Deep Survey: 0.5–10 mm
HDF North – IR Data from Dickinson
HDF North DEEP NICMOS data from Thompson
Comparision WFP2, NICMOS
Many faint galaxies compared
Deep Survey Requirements Imaging Uniqueness Space
Thermal Infrared Imaging: Comparison with other facilities
Faint, small targets
Spectroscopy Uniqueness Space l/Dl ~ 1000
HH 30
Space Science Update 2/9/99
Star & Planet Formation
NGST & Extrasolar Planets
NGST Discovery Space
HST Top 10 (1991-98 citations)
NGST Development
NGST Top Level Schedule
Ultralightweight Active Optics
Detector Technology
Challenges for Detectors
Inflatable Sunshield in Space
Inflatable Sunshield in Space
Can NGST be built for 0.5 G$?
Cost Estimates for NGST
NGST Operations: Anticipated savings
NGST Operations Cost Risks
NGST Science
Stepping Stones to Future Missions
Author: Carol Christian

Email: carolc@stsci.edu