Development of a Software Package for the Reduction and Analysis
... thesis. I would also like to thank Simon Jeffery and Gavin Ramsey for their valuable suggestions to my thesis. I want to thank Sirko Molau and Thorsten Maue for providing me source codes for the meteor software Metrec and Metcalc respectively. I want to thank participants of Meteor Orbit Workshop 20 ...
... thesis. I would also like to thank Simon Jeffery and Gavin Ramsey for their valuable suggestions to my thesis. I want to thank Sirko Molau and Thorsten Maue for providing me source codes for the meteor software Metrec and Metcalc respectively. I want to thank participants of Meteor Orbit Workshop 20 ...
3 LGS WFS Support Structure - Caltech Optical Observatories
... The LGS WFS subsystem design for NGAO has evolved considerably from the design presented at the NGAO System Design Review (SDR), driven primarily with the requirements and architecture changes flowing from Build-to-Cost (B2C) exercise (KAON 642). Most importantly, the original 5″ – 50″ radially scal ...
... The LGS WFS subsystem design for NGAO has evolved considerably from the design presented at the NGAO System Design Review (SDR), driven primarily with the requirements and architecture changes flowing from Build-to-Cost (B2C) exercise (KAON 642). Most importantly, the original 5″ – 50″ radially scal ...
FY12 - National Optical Astronomy Observatory
... both images, the instrumental calibration (flat fielding and astrometry) was done with the DECam Community Pipeline and the remapping, stacking, and color compositing was done with IRAF. The unprecedented wide-field and the efficiency by which the images can be produced make these two images unique. ...
... both images, the instrumental calibration (flat fielding and astrometry) was done with the DECam Community Pipeline and the remapping, stacking, and color compositing was done with IRAF. The unprecedented wide-field and the efficiency by which the images can be produced make these two images unique. ...
PPT - MagellanTech
... By early March, GISMO was 95% assembled -- optics, structure, and electromechanics and some testing had been done. The GISMO team requested the Review because it wanted to ship GISMO to Magellan in order to make (1) a mechanical “fit-up” of GISMO in the IMACS mask-server and (2) an imaged starfield ...
... By early March, GISMO was 95% assembled -- optics, structure, and electromechanics and some testing had been done. The GISMO team requested the Review because it wanted to ship GISMO to Magellan in order to make (1) a mechanical “fit-up” of GISMO in the IMACS mask-server and (2) an imaged starfield ...
- UCL Discovery
... efficiency. To achieve the specification of E-ELT’s segments, there are some key techniques that need to be researched, such as: edge control, removal of mid-spatial frequency errors and a massive improvement in process speed c.f. classical methods. The research work in this thesis contributed to th ...
... efficiency. To achieve the specification of E-ELT’s segments, there are some key techniques that need to be researched, such as: edge control, removal of mid-spatial frequency errors and a massive improvement in process speed c.f. classical methods. The research work in this thesis contributed to th ...
Revising the census of low luminosity AGN
... WHY AN AGN CENSUS? • A PROPER AGN CENSUS IS NEEDED FOR A VARIETY OF STUDIES, SUCH AS, E.G. , THE AGN/HOST GALAXY CONNECTION, THE PROPERTIES OF THE CENTRAL ENGINE, THE AGN LUMINOSITY FUNCTION … • THE CENSUS SHOULD BE COMPLETE (OR AT LEAST WITH WELL DEFINED BIASES) AND INCLUDE THE LEAST NUMBER OF INT ...
... WHY AN AGN CENSUS? • A PROPER AGN CENSUS IS NEEDED FOR A VARIETY OF STUDIES, SUCH AS, E.G. , THE AGN/HOST GALAXY CONNECTION, THE PROPERTIES OF THE CENTRAL ENGINE, THE AGN LUMINOSITY FUNCTION … • THE CENSUS SHOULD BE COMPLETE (OR AT LEAST WITH WELL DEFINED BIASES) AND INCLUDE THE LEAST NUMBER OF INT ...
The properties of a spectroscopically selected sample of cataclysmic variables Amornrat Aungwerojwit
... of cataclysmic variable (CV) evolution with relatively few modifications. The predictions made by this theory, however, are in strong disagreement with the observations. These discrepancies may, at least in part, be related to observational selection effects. In order to circumvent observational bia ...
... of cataclysmic variable (CV) evolution with relatively few modifications. The predictions made by this theory, however, are in strong disagreement with the observations. These discrepancies may, at least in part, be related to observational selection effects. In order to circumvent observational bia ...
The Pupil mapping Exoplanet Coronagraphic Observer
... dust in a uniform density disk inclined 59 degrees. This is a simulation of λ= 550 nm light in a 100 nm bandpass PECO (1.4-m aperture). Photon noise and 16 electrons total detector noise for an electron multiplying CCD have been added. Right: the PECO image after subtracting the right half from the ...
... dust in a uniform density disk inclined 59 degrees. This is a simulation of λ= 550 nm light in a 100 nm bandpass PECO (1.4-m aperture). Photon noise and 16 electrons total detector noise for an electron multiplying CCD have been added. Right: the PECO image after subtracting the right half from the ...
X-ray Telescope Foil Optics:
... The assembly of optic foils to one millionth of a meter accuracy and repeatability is demonstrated. The tool used to accomplish this task reinforces previous proofof-concept data and makes great strides towards proving mass production assembly technology for space flight modules containing tens of o ...
... The assembly of optic foils to one millionth of a meter accuracy and repeatability is demonstrated. The tool used to accomplish this task reinforces previous proofof-concept data and makes great strides towards proving mass production assembly technology for space flight modules containing tens of o ...
Zweijahresbericht 2000-2001
... The years 2000 and especially 2001 brought the Astrophysical Institute Potsdam (AIP) a series of important changes. Professor Günther Hasinger, Director of the AIP’s research Branch II “Extragalactic Astrophysics and Cosmology” since 1994, left the institute on 30.9.2001 and became a director of th ...
... The years 2000 and especially 2001 brought the Astrophysical Institute Potsdam (AIP) a series of important changes. Professor Günther Hasinger, Director of the AIP’s research Branch II “Extragalactic Astrophysics and Cosmology” since 1994, left the institute on 30.9.2001 and became a director of th ...
W.M. Keck Observatory Annual Report 2009
... II telescope to measure the spectrum of light emitted by each object to determine their composition and distance. The Keck spectra showed that the light from the supernovae traveled nearly 11 billion light years to reach Earth. Prior to this discovery, the astronomical literature showed that the mos ...
... II telescope to measure the spectrum of light emitted by each object to determine their composition and distance. The Keck spectra showed that the light from the supernovae traveled nearly 11 billion light years to reach Earth. Prior to this discovery, the astronomical literature showed that the mos ...
Surplus Shed Catalog
... self timing chip and film speed sensor. We don't know what camera it was made for and don't have voltage requirements or other specs. Assembly is 2-3/4" long by 2" wide. Shutter opening is 1/2". They are marked "7X1E". Unused in original static shielding bag. M2410 $5.00 JUST ARRIVED! BAG OF (24) AS ...
... self timing chip and film speed sensor. We don't know what camera it was made for and don't have voltage requirements or other specs. Assembly is 2-3/4" long by 2" wide. Shutter opening is 1/2". They are marked "7X1E". Unused in original static shielding bag. M2410 $5.00 JUST ARRIVED! BAG OF (24) AS ...
GISMO (the Gladders Image-slicing Multi
... increase in the spatial packing of slits). These slices are split across the spatial axis in order to provide a simple quadrant symmetry to the optical design (and to keep the size of the reimaging optics small) and so in practice GISMO consists of 16 independent optical paths. Each optical path ha ...
... increase in the spatial packing of slits). These slices are split across the spatial axis in order to provide a simple quadrant symmetry to the optical design (and to keep the size of the reimaging optics small) and so in practice GISMO consists of 16 independent optical paths. Each optical path ha ...
Preliminary Design Manual - Caltech Optical Observatories
... Science Operation Model ............................................................................................. 58 3.6.1.1 Observing Model: classical with built-in flexibility tools ........................................ 59 3.6.1.2 Science Operation Requirements: Observing Efficiency ....... ...
... Science Operation Model ............................................................................................. 58 3.6.1.1 Observing Model: classical with built-in flexibility tools ........................................ 59 3.6.1.2 Science Operation Requirements: Observing Efficiency ....... ...
Mirrors vs. Dielectric vs. Prism Diagonal Comparison
... lanthanum and aluminum, and they are applied in alternating thin layers of high- and low-index dielectrics. While a fully dielectric mirror is very tough, making cleaning a care free chore, careful attention needs to be paid to the number of layers as more layers can compromise the overall wavefront ...
... lanthanum and aluminum, and they are applied in alternating thin layers of high- and low-index dielectrics. While a fully dielectric mirror is very tough, making cleaning a care free chore, careful attention needs to be paid to the number of layers as more layers can compromise the overall wavefront ...
Observational Studies of Interacting Galaxies and the Development
... Interacting galaxies are thought to be the essential building blocks of elliptical galaxies under the hierarchical galaxy formation scenario. The goal of my dissertation is to broaden our understanding of galaxy merger evolution through both observational studies and instrument developments. Observa ...
... Interacting galaxies are thought to be the essential building blocks of elliptical galaxies under the hierarchical galaxy formation scenario. The goal of my dissertation is to broaden our understanding of galaxy merger evolution through both observational studies and instrument developments. Observa ...
8. Adaptive Optics
... Adaptive Optics is absolutely essential for OWL, to concentrate the light for spectroscopy and imaging and to reach the diffraction limit on-axis or over an extended FoV. In this section we present a progressive implementation plan based on three generation of Adaptive Optics systems and, to the pos ...
... Adaptive Optics is absolutely essential for OWL, to concentrate the light for spectroscopy and imaging and to reach the diffraction limit on-axis or over an extended FoV. In this section we present a progressive implementation plan based on three generation of Adaptive Optics systems and, to the pos ...
Project T-REX: Italian technologies for E
... excursus and a technological excursus, which started with software development and has evolved into participation to project and realization of spectrographs for both ground based and space telescopes. Her participation to such activities have evolved from simple participant, to roles of increasing ...
... excursus and a technological excursus, which started with software development and has evolved into participation to project and realization of spectrographs for both ground based and space telescopes. Her participation to such activities have evolved from simple participant, to roles of increasing ...
Modern Optical Design
... Study morphological details of most distant galaxies (cosmology) Study details for star and planet formation Study stellar evolution in globular clusters Quasars and Active Galactic Nuclei (black holes) Solar system objects ...
... Study morphological details of most distant galaxies (cosmology) Study details for star and planet formation Study stellar evolution in globular clusters Quasars and Active Galactic Nuclei (black holes) Solar system objects ...
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... mirror near its edge, in comparison with those that strike nearer the center. For small telescopes using spherical mirrors with shorter focal ratios, light from a distant point source (such as a star) is not all focused at the same point. Particularly, light striking the inner part of the mirror foc ...
... mirror near its edge, in comparison with those that strike nearer the center. For small telescopes using spherical mirrors with shorter focal ratios, light from a distant point source (such as a star) is not all focused at the same point. Particularly, light striking the inner part of the mirror foc ...
XMM-Newton
The XMM-Newton, also known as the X-ray Multi-Mirror Mission and the High Throughput X-ray Spectroscopy Mission, is an orbiting X-ray observatory launched by ESA in December 1999 on an Ariane 5 rocket. It is named in honor of Sir Isaac Newton. The telescope was placed in a very eccentric 48 hour elliptical orbit at 40°; at its apogee it is nearly 114,000 kilometres (71,000 mi) from Earth, while the perigee is only 7,000 kilometres (4,300 mi).