TOLIMAN
Telescope
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The TOLIMAN (Telescope for Orbit Locus Interferometric Monitoring of our Astronomical Neighbourhood) space telescope is a low-cost mission concept aimed at detecting of exoplanets via the astrometry method, and specifically targeting the Alpha Centauri system.[1] TOLIMAN will focus on stars within 10 parsecs (32.6 light years) of the Sun.[2] The telescope is still under construction.[3][4] The mission will involve scientists of the University of Sydney, Saber Astronautics in Australia, Breakthrough Initiatives, and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.[5]
TOLIMAN will explore all three components of the Alpha Centauri system in search of planets in the habitable zone.[citation needed]
TOLIMAN is planned to be launched in 2027.[6]
See also
- Toliman, a nearby star also known as Alpha Centauri B
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