An automated South Pole stellar telescope

An 8-cm optical telescope is constructed for use at the south pole. It is designed to make photoelectric observations of selected stars continuously through an austral winter. The automated operation is controlled by a computer. The aim is to study the variability of the star γ 2 Velorum as well as...

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Published in:Symposium - International Astronomical Union
Main Authors: Chen, K-Y., Esper, J., McNeill, J. D., Oliver, J. P., Schneider, G., Wood, F. B.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press (CUP) 1986
Subjects:
Austral
South Pole
South pole
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0074180900151095
https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0074180900151095
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Summary:An 8-cm optical telescope is constructed for use at the south pole. It is designed to make photoelectric observations of selected stars continuously through an austral winter. The automated operation is controlled by a computer. The aim is to study the variability of the star γ 2 Velorum as well as the condition of the polar sky and the performance of the instrument.

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