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... spectrum . ... nsource <n> : choice of source function (def: 3=Feautrier) . noptype <n> : choice of continuous opacity (def: 1=Kiel) . nhedat <nhedat> : choice of HeI data (BCS or Mon treal) (def: 1=BCS) . ... read_model <filename>: read model atmosphere in QUB/STERNE2 format . ... wavmax <w_max> : distance from line centre to compute . ... nvturb <n vt > : number of points in -dependent v turb . ... tau_exp <n> : increase resolution of optical depth scale by adding additional points . ...

... Многоапертурный детектор атмосферных мерцаний (MASS) разработан для продолжительного мониторинга параметров оптической турбулентности в свободной атмосфере на существующих обсерваториях и при выборе мест для новых обсерваторий. ... The Multi-Aperture Scintillation Sensor (MASS) is intended for continuous monitoring of free atmosphere parameters at different observatories and potential observational sites. ... Mainly, the site is designed for Sternberg Astronomical institute MASS group itself. ...

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The rotation type specifies the meaning of the rotation angle. Only Object and Horizon are typically used for science (or None if your instrument does not have a rotator). ... Mount is typically used for engineering. ... Mount: rotator angle used by the rotator axis controller. ... For an instrument with a rotator: if you specify a rotation type of None and the rotator is moving then it will be halted at approximately its current position; this feature use used to implement a controlled stop. ...

Lessons learned from the Thirty Meter Telescope site testing Tony Travouillon Sebastian Els, Angel Otarola, Reed Riddle, Matthias Schoeck, Warren Skidmore TMT.XXX.PRE.05.0XX.DRF01 1 Introduction TMT and its Site testing. Important choice before going on site. ... Considerations during analysis of the data. TMT.XXX.PRE.05.0XX.DRF01 2 Some Background about the TMT Site Testing TMT is a 30m, segmented, RitcheyChretien telescope design. ... ASCA Cloud Cover Analysis So how do we do it in practice? ...

Welcome to K -corrections calculator, simple service allowing one to determine K -corrections of a galaxy, given its redshift and one or more colours. ... K -correction in choose filter.. ... Redshift . Colour choose colour.. Colour value . Calculator . ... calculate spectral energy distributions , K-corrections calculator , GALEX FUV NUV , UKIDSS YJHK , K-corrections of galaxies , spectral based k-corrections , SDSS filter set K-corrections , K correction code IDL , kcorrect IDL C , . ...

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... Observing springtime deep-sky objects with a large telescope . ... Buy and sell astronomy gear April 9 . ... Astronomy.com: Jim Forbes . ... A refracting telescope makes use of this property with a carefully made lens having curved surfaces. ... The first telescope (of any type) was constructed by the Dutch spectacle maker Hans Lippershey (1570 1619) who, on October 2, 1608, filed a patent application for "an instrument for seeing faraway things as though nearby." ... Buying your first telescope . ...

... Next: The Data Analysis Up: Software Systems Previous: The Array Limited . ... We present the data reduction and analysis system for the Low Energy Gas Scintillation Proportional Counter to be flown on the Italian-Dutch X-ray satellite SAX . ... Also, the problems encountered in following the chosen approach are described. In particular, the advantages and disadvantages of using FITS for all the steps in the data analysis chain are discussed. ... conversion to FITS . ...

... разработка теории и методов расчета лучевых дифференциалов первого, второго и третьего порядков в градиентных оптических системах; . ... разработка методов расчета геометрических аберраций второго и третьего порядка осесимметричных оптических систем, содержащих асферические поверхности и градиентные среды типа "псевдоаксикон"; . ... получены формулы для расчета смещения изображения и геометрических аберраций второго порядка в градиентных оптических системах с малыми нарушениями осевой симметрии; . ...