XTE Target Index Catalog: Tracking RXTE Satellite Observations

NASA HEASARC provides a concise tracking index for observations from the Rossi X-ray Timing Explorer (RXTE) satellite. Each entry corresponds to a complete observation, which can consist of dozens of individual observing segments. The catalog includes both completed and scheduled observations, serving as a higher-level summary than the detailed master table.

Use Cases

• Track the observation history of specific astronomical targets based on the catalog's proposal/target entries.
• Plan future observational campaigns by identifying scheduled observations mentioned in the description.
• Summarize and analyze complete observation cycles, which aggregate multiple observing segments.

Strengths

• Provided by NASA HEASARC, an authoritative source for high-energy astrophysics data.
• Designed for concise and easily accessible tracking of observations, as stated in the description.
• Distinguishes between complete observations and individual segments, clarifying data granularity.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Data may reflect temporal bias inherent to the concluded RXTE mission.

Provenance

Source

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) HEASARC

Collection Method

Created from RXTE satellite observation data.

Time Range

Covers the operational period of the Rossi X-ray Timing Explorer (RXTE) mission.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 18:03:01.080083; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Space-based observations; no specific terrestrial geography.