BeppoSAX NFI Archive: Approved Pointings and Observation Log

NASA HEASARC provides the BeppoSAX Narrow Field Instruments observation log and approved pointings. The data includes observations from the Science Verification Phase and five proposal cycles (AO1 through AO5). The archive is maintained by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and was last updated in March 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyzing the temporal distribution of satellite observations based on the observation log
• Studying the targeting strategy of the BeppoSAX mission based on the approved pointings list
• Cross-referencing observation times with other astronomical event catalogs based on the cycle and phase data
• Planning follow-up studies by identifying when specific celestial regions were observed

Strengths

• Data spans multiple observation cycles (AO1-AO5) and the Science Verification Phase
• Served as the official observation log for the BeppoSAX NFI instruments
• Provided by the authoritative NASA HEASARC archive

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment
• Data is provided in BIN and HTML formats, which may require specialized tools for analysis

Provenance

Source

NASA HEASARC

Collection Method

Observations collected by the BeppoSAX satellite's Narrow Field Instruments

Time Range

Covers the Science Verification Phase and AO1 through AO5 cycles

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 18:40:58.245450; freshness should be verified

Geography

Space-based observations; celestial coverage