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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