Next: Optimization of spectroscopic observations Up: On the problem of Previous: On the problem of . In comparison with spectroscopy of extended extragalactic objects, the task of observing stars with a high spectral resolution is traditionally given lower priority. ... A ``natural'' response of some researchers of stars and starlike objects is preferential use of low and moderate spectral resolution techniques, where one succeeds in minimizing losses at the spectrograph input. ...

Space Telescope Science Institute . ACS Instrument Handbook Cycle 19 . ... Advanced Camera for Surveys Instrument Handbook for Cycle 19 . ... 2.1 SM4 Repair of ACS . 2.2 Comparison of ACS/WFC and WFC3/UVIS . 2.3 Comparison of ACS/HRC and WFC3/UVIS . ... 4.4 The SBC MAMA . ... Chapter 5: Imaging . ... 5.2 Important Considerations for ACS Imaging . ... 5.5 Ultraviolet Imaging with the SBC . ... 5.5.3 SBC Imaging Filter Shifts . ... 9.6.1 Example 1: WFC Imaging a Faint Point Source . ...

... The most precisely determined characteristic for accreting neutron stars (NS's) is their period. ... Period changes show fluctuations. ... Some applications of stochastic processes in astrophysics especially in accreting systems were discussed in Lipunov (1987),Hoshino Takeshima (1993) and Lipunov (1992).In Hoshino Takeshima (1993) the authors, using simple models of MHD turbulence, try to explain aperiodic changes in X-ray luminosity of X-ray pulsars. ... Here, -constant angular momentum. ...

Next: Reduction of long-slit spectra Up: Long-slit spectroscopy Previous: Long-slit spectroscopy . ... pixel -1 and spectral resolution of about 12 ? ... We used the spectrograph ALFOSC equipped with a Loral (W11-3AC) CCD, with a 13 400 slit, and grisms #6 and #7 (110 ?/mm), which provide a spectral dispersion of 1.5 ? ... The seeing during the spectral observations was 08. Next: Reduction of long-slit spectra Up: Long-slit spectroscopy Previous: Long-slit spectroscopy Labaratory "Structure" . ...

... Research . ... The major problem in HVC research is the unknown distance towards most of the HVCs. ... Thilker et al. (2004) used the Green Bank Telescope (GBT) to map an area of $7^{\circ} \times 7^{\circ}$ around M31 in H i . They discovered a population of HVCs located within a projected distance of about $50~\mathrm{kpc}$ from M31. ... 2004). ... The remaining HVCs around M31 are isolated in position and velocity and may represent primordial, dark-matter-dominated clouds. ...

... 2011: . A comparison of radiation in the corona above the spot in the radio and X-ray ranges . In the observations of the 04.01.2011 solar eclipse at the RT-32 (the observatories Svetloe and Zelenchukskaya) and RATAN-600 radio telescopes the limiting angular resolution (1 arc second) in the eclipse observations in the microwave frequency range was reached for the first time, determined by the diffraction on the lunar limb. ... Archive . ...

Peremennye Zvezdy ( Variable Stars ) 33 , No. ... The new variable star HD 305629, with a Cepheid-like light curve, is demonstrated, from our optical observations and ASAS-3 data, to actually be an ellipsoidal variable star on a highly eccentric orbit. ... During a systematic search of variable stars in the publicly available ASAS-3 database (Pojmanski 2002), apparent variability was found in the star HD 305629 (10 51 34 35, -60 47 57 4, J2000.0; Fig. ... The light curve and color curves of HD 305629. ...

A1628 2002-Jan-22 18:11:51 Technical Page Proposal Type: Regular General Category: Astronomy Sub-Category: Spectroscopy Observation Category: Extragalactic Total Time Requested: 15 Hours Proposal Title: The Outer Edge of High Velocity Cloud WvW 413 ABSTRACT: The scalelengths, on two orthogonal axes, with which the neutral phase of the hydrogen in the High Velocity Cloud WvW 413 will be measured, and the Edge Column Density (where ionized and neutral phases are equally dense) will be determined. ...

... They were determined as a result of orbit improving on the base of all kinds of optical observations available in the catalog of observations of the Minor Planet Center on March 16, 2014 (radar observations have not been used at this stage). ... As the MPC orbits do not all were improved simultaneously with EMP orbits, only 383866 sets of elements were used for data comparison (for selected sets of elements process of improvement had started with the use of the same observations). ...

... Second, the observatory can control the configuration, test data analysis procedures, and provide calibration solutions with the help of instrument models. This paper presents the VLT object-oriented framework for the development of ETCs (Exposure Time Calculators) and data simulators. ... Instrument simulations are being developed for the purpose of predictive calibration, instrument configuration control, and evaluation of data analysis procedures. ...

... The J, H and K bands are characterized by a bright background, such a background is mainly due to the emission of atmospheric lines and of thermal radiation. ... If the source cover a large fraction of the slit, spectra off-source must be observed to adequately sample the sky background. ... The on chip integration time (time spent in each position of the slit) must not exceed 40 seconds in J and H bands and 60 seconds in K band. ... We suggest a sequence of 10 for each elementary integration time. ...

Next: NICMOS/HST H-band (F160W) Images Up: NICMOS Science Previous: HST NICMOS Observations of . ... Observations of P . ... The NICMOS team has devised a comprehensive program of observations of the Galactic Center. ... Data in hand give a first look at variability and a detailed look at the search for the tip of the main sequence will be discussed where NICMOS has demonstrated adequate sensitivity and photometric precision to identify likely O8-B1 stars at the Galactic Center. ...

... Galaxies 81 High resolution HCN and HNC spectroscopy in dark interstellar clouds A.V. Lapinov Institute of Applied Physics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia Introduction Dense cores in dark clouds are associated with regions of low mass star formation. ... The fact that in all observed by us starless dark clouds HCN F=2 1 and F=1 1 lines are self-reversed gives HCN molecule a good probe to search for collapsing cores in dark clouds. ...

Optical observations of comet P/Tempel 1 Heike Rauer, JЖrg Knollenberg, Michael Weiler DLR, Institut fЭr Planetenforschung Berlin-Adlershof Observations of comet P/Tempel 1 at optical wavelengths Before and after impact : monitoring · Gas production rates -,,classical optical long- slit spectroscopy: CN, C3, C2, NH2 - variation along heliocentric distance : difference before ­ after? - compare with measurements of parent species at radio, IR · ...

... We compare ray-traces of the HRMA response to "on-axis" observations of AR Lac and Capella as they move through their dither patterns to images produced from filtered event lists to characterize the effective intrinsic PSF of the HRC-I. A two-dimensional Gaussian, which is often used to represent the detector response, is NOT a good representation of the intrinsic PSF of the HRC-I; the actual PSF has a sharper peak and additional structure. ... Last modified: Tue May 18 14:35:55 EDT 2010 . ...

Next: CCD Operation Up: Charge Coupled Devices (CCDs) Previous: Charge Coupled Devices (CCDs) . ... However it is only now that a number of important X-ray astronomical applications of CCDs have reached critical development stages, so that this is an appropriate time to review the application of space-borne CCD instruments to cosmic X-ray astronomy, and highlight the particular concerns which are being addressed for X-ray instruments, as distinct from optical applications. ...

... Comet Tutorial . ... On July 1, 1993 an image was taken with the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) that clearly shows at least 15 individual fragments in one image frame of the train. ... This made an accurate orbit (or orbits) difficult to determine; however, after numerous observations of the comet, astronmers determined that the comet had passed within 96,000 kilometers (60,000 miles) of the center of Jupiter or 25,000 kilometers (16,000 miles) from the cloud tops during the July 8, 1992, approach. ...

THE PHOTOMETRIC RESEARCHS OF THE MERCURY'S SURFACE BY MEANS OF DIGITAL MODELS. ... The surface brightness of Mercury was measured Danjon (1933, 1949, 1953) and Harris (1961) in phase angle 3o-123o. The analysis of the various data of the integral photometric gives the results of determination of the main photometric constants for Mercury. ... THE PHOTOMETRIC RESEARCHS OF THE MERCURY'S SURFACE: S.G. Pugacheva The surface brightness of the Mercurian images was established on the geologic map Mercury. ...

... Flux density at 1 GHz (/Jy): 210 . ... Optical: Large filamentary loop, brightest to the NE, not well defined to the S or W. X-ray: Shell in soft X-rays. ... DRAO at 408 MHz (3'.3?6'.7) for spectral index study, plus X-ray and optical. ADS . ... Optical spectroscopy of nearside filaments. ... 1992, ApJ, 400, 214. ... IRAS observations. ... Leahy et al. ... Far-UV spectroscopy, H and other optical observations of NE region. ... Suzaku observations of NE. ... Suzaku observations of N. ADS . ...

The close position of main satellite and subsatellite (distance between them about 1000 km) and using the similar sets of Faraday cups (VDP and VDP-S) with high resolution measurements (up to 16 Hz for the main satellite and up to 10 Hz for the subsatellite) allow us to determine the small-scale variations of the magnetopause shape and position and to estimate the velocity of the magnetopause motion. ... Two point observation of the magnetopause motion: the INTERBALL project. ...