The PLATO Antarctic site testing observatory

• Published in: SPIE Proceedings, Ground-based and Airborne Telescopes II
• Main Authors: Lawrence, J. S., Moore, A. M., Travouillon, T., Riddle, R.
• Other Authors: Stepp, Larry M., Gilmozzi, Roberto
• Format: Book Part
• Language: unknown
• Published: Society of Photo-optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE) 2008
• Subjects: site testing; Antarctic astronomy; Antarc*; Antarctic; Antarctica; Australian Antarctic Division; Polar Research Institute of China; South pole
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.1117/12.787166

Over a decade of site testing in Antarctica has shown that both South Pole and Dome C are exceptional sites for astronomy, with certain atmospheric conditions superior to those at existing mid-latitude sites. However, the highest point on the Antarctic plateau, Dome A, is expected to experience cold...