Atmospheric scintillation at Dome C, Antarctica
Dome C, Antarctica is one of the most promising astronomical sites in the world (Fossat & Candidi 2003, and references therein). Dome C boasts low wind speeds, very cold temperatures and little precipitation. The atmospheric turbulence is very weak compared to temperate sites, leading to sub-arc...
Published in: | Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union |
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Main Authors: | , , , , , |
Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
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Cambridge University Press (CUP)
2006
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1743921307012318 https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S1743921307012318 |
Summary: | Dome C, Antarctica is one of the most promising astronomical sites in the world (Fossat & Candidi 2003, and references therein). Dome C boasts low wind speeds, very cold temperatures and little precipitation. The atmospheric turbulence is very weak compared to temperate sites, leading to sub-arcsecond seeing conditions (Lawrence et al . 2004; Agabi et al . 2006). |
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