... Operating at a wavelength of 10 ?m, it produces a 135њx135њ image with a resolution of 0.9њ. ... The clouds move from the west-southwest. ... At the same time as the IR images, visible light images were taken with an Apple Computer QuickTake electronic camera. ... At 1540 MDT, the large central cloud is visible in both images. At 1544 MDT, a distinctive cloud is apparent near the center in the visible image and right of center in the IR. The performance of the SDSS cloud scanner is excellent. ...

... void *memchr (void *s, int c, size_t n) - Search for a character in a buffer. int memcmp (void *s1, void *s2, size_t n) - Compare two buffers. void *memcpy (void *dest, void *src, size_t n) - Copy one buffer into another . void *memmove (void *dest, void *src, size_t n) - Move a number of bytes from one buffer lo another. void *memset (void *s, int c, size_t n) - Set all bytes of a buffer to a given character. ...

... Gravitational wave search provides insights into galaxy evolution and mergers . ... galaxies . ... Globular cluster NGC 2808, elliptical galaxy NGC 2986, and the Sextans Dwarf . ... Open cluster NGC 2818, spiral galaxy NGC 2964, and spiral galaxy NGC 2976 . ... What are typical star-to-star distances in globular clusters compared to stellar distances in our region of the galaxy? ... RELATED TOPICS: GLOBULAR CLUSTERS . ... Get instant access to subscriber content on Astronomy.com! ...

... The dayside auroral precipitation consist of magnetosheath related boundary layer precipitation, and plasma sheet related BPS/CPS precipitation (extensions of the nightside precipitation regions). ... For example, the much lower fluxes from the LLBL region when compared to the cusp are compensated by the bidirectional electron beams found in the LLBL: the precipitating energy fluxes in the LLBL and the cusp are not that different. ... directly through the cusp and plasma mantle . ...

... 2) Osservatorio Astrofisico di Arcetri, Largo E.Fermi 5, 50125 Firenze, Italy We present some results about the use of an engineering grade NICMOS3 array for medium resolution spectroscopy. ... The characterization of the array consisted of evaluating the bad pixels percentage, the read out noise and the dark current rate. We acquired dark and flatfield frames, the former without any illumination of the detector and the latter with the uniform illumination of a led diode inside the dewar. ...

... In spite of the good potential possibilities, some of the station "Dnepr" design characteristics did not allow us to apply the usual special IS radar measurement methods. ... Thus for IS signal measurements at the "Dnepr" station, we have developed special methods for recording and processing IS signals in order to determine plasma ionospheric parameters. ... Equations (4-5) from the basis for data post processing to obtain ionosphere parameters. ...

THE PARAMETERS INVOLVED IN HAPKE'S MODEL FOR ESTIMATION OF THE COMPOSITION OF THE EJECTA LUNAR TERRAINS. ... In the previous papers we were estimated the surface roughness of the ejecta lunar terrains by means comparison of the local phase function and the average integrated lunar indicatrix. ... The Hapke's theoretical model of the lunar surface reflection. ... For THE PARAMETERS INVOLVED IN HAPKE'S MODEL: S.G. Pugacheva, V.V. Shevchenko a low-albedo lunar surface parameter Bo = 1. ...

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Next: RSOG Pre-Observation Products . ... Mission Elements . ... The main mission elements (ME) are: . The RSOG, based at ASC, which is responsible for the science operation of the RadioAstron Mission. ... The Main Ballistic(Navigation) Center (MBC) belonging to Lavochkin Association coordinates preparation and exchange of orbit determination and orbit reconstraction ptoducts. ... Experiment codes of five characters are used in naming GRT related files. ... RSOG . ... Corr (GTS?) ... Corr (RSOG?) ...

... Processes near interfaces of conventional material like semiconductors and normal metal are at the basis of present electronics. The atomic scale control of interface structure and properties led to the realization of several milestone devices starting form p-n junctions to FET and more recently to quantum devices. ... Outstanding oxide interface properties can be exploited for applications in devices for electronics and optoelectronics. ...

As in the last years, the Ephemerides of Minor Planets for 2015 are prepared by the IAA RAS only in the electronic form. ... Orbital elements of all numbered planets have been determined in IAA all over again on the ground of available observations in the catalog of the Minor Planet Center. ... More detailed information on orbital elements used in the present volume of EMP and their accuracy is given in section "Information on new orbital elements". ... a) information on new orbital elements; . ...

Next: ST-ECF Grism Spectrum Software Up: NICMOS Data Calibration and Previous: Photometric Performance of NICMOS . ... Wavelength Calibration of NICMOS Grisms . ... This article describes the wavelength and throughput calibration of the grisms and discusses the photometric performance of the NICMOS grism mode. ... The resolution of the first order spectra on all grisms is about 200 per pixel. ... Spectra were extracted for bright objects with both first and second order spectra on single grism images. ...

Rocket R-11 . ... Launch mass, kg . ... Engine ground thrust, kgf . ... The first cycle of flight tests was undertaken from April 18 to June 2, 1953. 10 launches were planned. The first launch of rocket R-11 took place on May 21, 1953. ... For routine employment of rocket R-11M a movable ground support complex have been developed at OKB-1 including a road-transported launch pad deployed directly on ground. ... of rocket R-11M to a launch pad . ... Official WEB-site of S.P.Korolev RSC Energia . ...

Crater Gassendi . ... I made this drawing was made on the 26th of november 2001. If you compare this one with the previous drawing of Gassendi (below) the differences are clear. ... This drawing was made on the 28th of september 2001. After nearly a full month without observations I had a one hour gap between the thicker clouds. ... This drawing was made on the 29th of august 2001. ... This drawing was made on the 27th of august 2001. ... This drawing was made on the 25th of august 2001. ...

Introduction Assessing Model Preference H. Lee Harvard Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics September 9, 2008 Hyunso ok Lee Introduction Motivation ­Vinay called me to get some the 3rd opinion about a.k.a. Vuoung's test. ... Hyunso ok Lee Introduction Astronomer's Model Selection I. Reduced ­First, they bin (group) data to increase S/N for 2 fitting. ... Hyunso ok Lee Introduction P(choosing model A over model B) We assume the best fit estimators are unbiased. ... Hyunso ok Lee ...

... Information about a variety of different calendars for different cultures (e.g., Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Chinese, Hindu etc.) ... In addition, the Chinese had two different ways of interpreting and observing celestial events. One way the Chinese used astronomy was known as lifa; it was a discipline that aimed to understand the regularities and the predictable events in the celestial system through careful, observations, measurements and records. ... back to Teachers' Newsletter Main Page ...

Optical characteristics of non-spherical scatterers . ... A list of reviews (under preparation) and links to the databases of Hovenier's and Gustafson's groups on the visible/infrared and microwave light scattering experiments, respectively. ... Light scattering codes . ... Benchmarks in optical properties . Tables of different light scattering characteristics carefully calculated by different codes (methods). Dependence of optical properties on scatterer parameters . ...

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Chiaki Kobayashi, Ralph Sutherland How galaxies did form and evolution? - to answer this unsolved problem, we are simulating the formation and evolutionary history of galaxies in the Universe, including star formation, supernovae feedback, and chemical enrichment. Comparing the spacial distribution of elements within galaxies with observations, we will examine fundamental physical processes that drive galaxy formation. ... COALA : Universe Galaxy AGN Star Planet ...