Neutron star Interior Composition ExploreR (NICER)
The Neutron star Interior Composition ExploreR (NICER) is an X-ray telescope dedicated to observe timing of neutron stars. NICER was placed on the ISS in 2017 to observe pulsars to both determine the structure of neutron stars and to demonstrate their use as deep space navigation beacons.
Key Staff
- Principal Investigator: Keith Gendreau
- Deputy Principal Investigator: Zaven Arzoumanian
