BEAST

BEAST – Background Emission Anisotropy Scanning Telescope

The Background Emission Anisotropy Scanning Telescope (BEAST) is a 2.2 m off-axis telescope designed for balloon borned and ground based studies of the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB).

Student in front of BEAST solar panels

Side view of BEAST

Front View of BEAST

Links to some publications about BEAST:

The Optical Design of the Background Emission Anisotropy Scanning Telescope

The Cosmic Microwave Background Anisotropy Power Spectrum from the BEAST Experiment

The Background Emission Anisotropy Scanning Telescope (BEAST) Instrument Description and Performances