V. M. Gichev Sobolev Institute of Mathematics, Omsk Branch Omsk, Russia gichev@iitam.omsk.net.ru Invariant function algebras on homogeneous spaces Invariant function algebras on a homogeneous space contain many information (particularly, of the complex geometric nature) about it. Let G be a Lie group, which acts transitively on a manifold M . ... We say that A is an invariant function algebra on M if it is a closed G-invariant subalgebra of C (M ) that contains the constant functions. ...

... Exposure Time Calculator (ETC) . Survey processing . ... VISTA is a 4-m class wide field survey telescope for the southern hemisphere, equipped with a near infrared camera (1.65 degree diameter field of view at VISTA's nominal pixel size) containing 67 million pixels of mean size 0.34 arcsec and available broad band filters at Z,Y,J,H,K s and a narrow band filter at 1.18 micron. A wide field visible camera, if constructed, could also be used on VISTA. ... Tile . ... ESO VISTA Public Surveys . ...

Next: Generation from Ground Calibration Up: GRISMCAL Previous: GRISMCAL Contents . This CCF contains the wavelength and flux calibrations for the two OM grisms, GRISM1 (or UV grism) and GRISM2 (or Visible grism). ... The flux calibration is also provided in two tables, one per grism. They define the Inverse Sensitivity Function (ISF) in three columns containing wavelength, value of the ISF and its percentage error. ... Binary table: FLUX_GRISM1 . column name . ... comment . ... Angstrom . ...

Note: Since this page is updated every hour or so remember to hit your reload button on your browser. If you have cached this page, then the browser will display that page instead of the most current one. This image is sensitive to cloud temperature and therefore delineates the coldest highest clouds. ... The first image is the latest GOES Infrared View of the Pacific + West Coast. The second images is the GOES Infrared View of the Eastern US. ... These images may not always be current. ...

... Courtesy of NASA/ESA Observation data (J2000 epoch) Constellation Right ascension Declination Redshift Distance Type Serpens Caput 15h 17m 14.4s[] +21° 35 08[] 12,740±50 km/s[][1] 600±30 Mly (183±8 Mpc)[1] SA0(r) [citation needed ] [a] Apparent dimensions (V) 0.28 в 0.28[] Apparent magnitude (V) 16.0[] Notable features Ring galaxy Other designations PGC 54559,[] PRC D-51[] See also: Galaxy, List of galaxies Hoag's Object is a non-typical galaxy of the type known as a ring galaxy. ...

New GCVS Versions for Three Southern Constellations Peremennye Zvezdy (Variable Stars) 27, No. ... We are currently working on a version of the General Catalogue of Variable Stars (GCVS) revised taking into account the new data accumulated since the 4th GCVS edition. ... It will contain all stars of the 4th GCVS edition plus a complete catalogue of the stars added to the GCVS in the Name Lists of Variable Stars Nos. ...

... 8, ``Celestial Mechanics'', 2002 Canon of solar eclipses in Russia for the interval 1000--2050 M. V. Lukashova, L. I. Rumjantseva Institute of Applied Astronomy, St. Petersburg, Russia Solar eclipses are quite rare events. ... The Canon contains the basic data about the solar eclipses observed in ter­ ritory of the former USSR (in boundaries of 1990) from 1000 to 2050 with the magnitude of phase exceeding 0.1. ... Beginning from 1887 several canons of solar eclipses were published. ...

... The interstar media . The interstar media includes the rarefied substance (gas and dust) electromagnetic radiation, the space beams, neutrino and other kinds of materia which fill the space (see the circulation of gas and dust in the Universe ). ... The nebula of the Alter . ... The gas-dust nebulas. ... The gas nebulas galaxical are shining due to the transformation of the shot waved (ultraviolet) radiation of the very hot stars located in the nebula or near it into the visible light. ...

... Yes, Exploding Comet 17P/Holmes is one of the strangest things ever seen by astronomers - professional and amateurs alike. ... We also had some club members who received some Astronomical League awards...and we'd like to congratulate them! ... It is again a potluck, and is being held at the Masonic Temple in Galion ( 1252 State Route 598, Galion , OH 44833) Here's a map: Map of 1252 State Route 598 Galion, OH 44833-9367, US And, along with the party come RAS elections for 2008! ... Comet 17P/Holmes ...

Электронная библиотека астронома-любителя. ... Ru.Space.News: . Апрель 1998 . ... FOR RELEASE: 9:00 a.m. (EDT) April 9, 1998 CONTACT: Ray Villard Space Telescope Science Institute, Baltimore, MD (Phone: 410-338-4514) PRESS RELEASE NO.: ... Дата: 13 апреля 1998 (1998-04-13) От: Alexander Bondugin Тема: Full Data Sets From Galileo's First Six Orbits Now Available Привет всем! ... Дата: 13 апреля 1998 (1998-04-13) От: Alexander Bondugin Тема: Sky Telescope News Bulletin - April 10, 1998 Привет всем! ...

... astro-ph . ... A Catalog of almost 3900 variable stars . ... Properties of Dust Grains in Planetary Nebulae - I. The Ionized Region of NGC 6445 . ... A model of the ionized region is constructed, using the photo-ionization code CLOUDY 90.05. ... The most likely conclusion is that grains are residing inside the ionized region of NGC 6445 and that the low temperature and flux of the grain emission are caused by the low luminosity of the central star and the low optical depth of the grains. ...

Here is an image a supernova in UGC3683. 11.4.1998. 0.08 UT, CCD ST-7, 520s. Track and Accumulate exposure (13x40s), no filter, dark and flat corrected, temp -20c, telescope used 152/2063 refractor. The image have been taken at the center of our city, Jyvaskyla. The weather was horrible (a full moon was shining and there was clouds on the sky during exposure), so I had stopped imaging in that night. ... Iґll wait for a next clear night and send a better image then. ...

... The Science Operation Department is composed of Astronomers, Telescope Instruments Operators(TIOs) and Data Handling Administrators(DHAs). ... Astronomers have proposed several methods to quantitatively measure the amount of turbulence above the telescope, which the most common ones is Differential Image Motion Monitor (DIMM). In optical testing, the Hartmann test is the common method to test the quality of optical components. ... Hartmann mask consists of 48 lenses. ...

... Session 1 - Stars, star formation, stellar populations and planets . 9.20 10.00 . ... HST Spectroscopy of the Hottest White Dwarfs . ... Coffee break . ... Lunch break . ... A (long) look at neutron stars with HST . ... Session 2 - Nearby galaxies, bulges, spheroids, galaxy formation . ... New HST/ACS Insights into the Evolution of Star-Forming Dwarf Galaxies with Extreme Properties of Cosmological Relevance . ... Deriving properties of Lyman-break galaxies at z~3-5 using HST/VLT/Spitzer data . ...

... Satellite data ] . SMIS ] . The program is designed to process the specific AVHRR instrument data for calculation and analysis of temperature fields on the sea surface and upper level of clouds. It performs brightness correction for visible channels with regards to clouds altitude. ... The program features a wide variety of classification algorithms (including two-dimensional histogram analysis) and enables to construct personal procedures for classification. ... Back to SMIS Home Page . ...

... Ciel Espace, le magazine qui vous guide toujours plus loin . ... des actualit†йs . ... des pages consacr†йes †а la publication de vos photos Mais c'est aussi une vraie communaut†й avec laquelle partager votre passion et nourrir votre curiosit†й. Accueil Jupiter passe †а lтАЩopposition dans le Taureau . ... Et pour en savoir plus sur son observation au t†йlescope, reportez-vous aux †йph†йm†йrides du num†йro de d†йcembre du mensuel Ciel & Espace , ainsi qu'†а nos podcasts sur Ciel & Espace Radio . ...

UPPER PANEL: The gas surface density map in log scale. The red circle in the center represents the central protostar. The development of spiral structure in the protostellar disk is evident. Dense protostellar/protoplanetary clumsp form within the spiral arms and are driven into the protostar by the action of gravitational torques. LOWER PANEL: The mass accretion rate onto the protostar as a function of time. The mass accretion rate is characterized by very short ( . ...

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Shakht N.A., A.A.Afanas'eva, D.L. Gorshanov, E. V.Poliakow (Pulkovo Observatory, Russia): Title: Long-term photographic observations for selected objects of Pulkovo program: measurements and results. Abstract: The selected objects, observed at Pulkovo observatory during long time period have been of intense interest among astronomers, and now they are the most important aims for space investigations. ... Now we believe, that they also are interesting for observation during space mission Gaia. ...