... This paper describes the main algorithms used by the Einstein Level One processing to create the exposure masks and the background maps for Einstein IPC images, and how these algorithms were recreated in the IRAF environment. Our goal was to recreate the algorithms used by the Level One Processing to create exposure masks and background maps for Einstein Image Proportional Counter (IPC) data (cf. sections 2.5 and 2.7 of Harnden et al. ...

... The task accepts two sources lists: the observation source list and the exposure source list. ... List of selected sources. This le contains a table, called SRCLIST, with the following columns: Name Type Description SRC NUM Integer Source ID from observation source list RA Double RA from exposure source list DEC Double Declination from expoure source list RATE Real Count rate from observation source list COUNTS Real Number of source counts, from exposure source ...

... 2) Dipartimento di Astronomia e Scienza dello Spazio, Universit di Firenze, Largo E. Fermi, 5, I-50125 Firenze, Italy . ... We present sensitive high resolution near infrared (NIR) broad band (J, H, and K) observations of a sample of 31 Star Forming Regions (SFRs) which contain H2O and OH maser sources. The observations are aimed at the detection and characterization of Young Stellar Objects (YSOs) which may be the source of excitation of the maser emission. ...

... We present the ROSAT All-Sky Survey Bright Source Catalogue (RASS-BSC, revision 1RXS) derived from the all-sky survey performed during the first half year of the ROSAT mission in 1990/91. 18,811 sources are catalogued, with a limiting ROSAT PSPC countrate of 0.05 cts/s in the 0.1-2.4 keV energy band. ... Broad band images are available for a subset of the flagged sources. ... Retrieving the full catalogue The ROSAT All-Sky Survey Bright Source Catalogue can be retrieved via your WWW browser: 1. ...

True Color Image Gallery: Galactic SNR | ... Data for each remnant are organized into the sections listed below. ... Chandra Counts and Fluxes: are given in 3 energy ranges. ... Other images are in narrow bands selected to illustrate the spectral morphology of that particular remnant and differ from remnant to remnant. Any image can be downloaded in GIF, PS, or FITS format. ... Survey Missions: Depending on the remnant; shows IR, visual and radio images. ... Chandra Supernova Remnant Catalog . ...

... Science Activities > PhD Thesis Topics offered by ESO Faculty Members > Thesis Topic: ALMACAL: the evolution of the molecular gas in galaxies using ALMA calibrator observations . ... ALMA . ... ESO-MIDAS . ... It is therefore essential to probe the evolution of cold gas over cosmic time. ... We are looking for an enthusiastic PhD student who is interested in working with us in using ALMACAL to address exciting and topical science questions related to the evolution of molecular gas in galaxies. ...

Chapter 2: Header Keyword Definitions . ... T/F- Was the observation an association? ... Looking at the ASN_MTYP and EXPNAME keywords for each extension of the n48o06020_jif.fits file, we see... n48o06020_jif.fits [1], ASN_MTYP = EXP-TARG EXPNAME = N48O06G9J n48o06020_jif.fits [2], ASN_MTYP = EXP-TARG EXPNAME = N48O06GAJ n48o06020_jif.fits [3], ASN_MTYP = EXP-BCK1 EXPNAME = N48O06GBJ n48o06020_jif.fits [4], ASN_MTYP = EXP-BCK1 EXPNAME = N48O06GCJ n48o06020_jif.fits [5], ...

... Natalya V. Raguzova and Sergei B. Popov . ... We present a compilative catalogue of Be/X-ray binaries and candidates in the Galaxy and in the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds. This catalogue contains 160 sources and provides information on names and spectral types of optical components, distances, on spin characteristics of neutron stars, and on orbital and X-ray properties of binary systems. ... Be/X-Ray Binaries and candidates in the Galaxy . Galactic sources: comments to the Table 1 . ...

... Programme . ... Abstract: As the nearest early-type galaxy, Centaurus A contains a treasure trove of information about X-ray binaries. With over 700 ks of Chandra observations spread over 10 years, the Centaurus A Very Large Project provides the deepest look at X-ray binaries in an early-type galaxy. ... Preliminary results have already shed light on the low-mass X-ray binary connection to globular clusters and the discovery of a remarkable transient ultra-luminous X-ray source. ...

Proceedings of the Particle Physics and Early Universe Conference (PPEUC). For this paper: postscript PPEUC CMB index 1 Introduction.. ... Mullard Radio Astronomy Observatory , Cavendish Laboratory, Madingley Road, Cambridge CB3 0HE, U.K. The Cambridge Cosmic Anisotropy Telescope (CAT) has recently made the first detailed image of primordial anisotropies in the cosmic microwave background (CMB) radiation at 15 GHz. Preliminary results from CAT observations of a second field are presented here. ...

Automatic Detection of NEOs in CCD Frames . ... CCD frames obtained with modern telescopes with robotic operation allow carrying out standard observation programs for detection of peculiar objects on stellar backgrounds, as is the case of Near Earth Objects (NEOs). ... In this paper, we present original algorithms for automatically detecting dim NEO images in telescope frames, considering both sidereal and differential tracking [2]. ...

Authors: V.A. Marsakov , Yu.G. Shevelev , . ... Systematic effects of random errors in distances and reddening, metallicity and luminosity indices of F stars from catalogues with photometry are investigated. ... Исследуется систематические эффекты случайных ошибок в определениях расстояний, покраснений, индексов металличности в светимости F -звезд из каталогов с -фотометрией. ...

... Armagh Observatory, College Hill, Armagh BT61 9DG, +44 (0)28 3752 2928 . ... Sample fits to the SB2 observations of HD 22128 (top two frames) and HD 56495 (bottom two frames). Fits (smooth lines) to the observations (points) show the combined synthetic spectra, as well as the two component synthetic spectra. ... HD 22128 and HD 56495 are both double-lined spectroscopic binary systems with short orbital periods, which have been proposed to host magnetic Ap stars. ...

... The ROSAT Bright Survey: II. Catalogue of all high-galactic latitude RASS sources with PSPC countrate CR > 0.2 s -1 . ... 1S We present a summary of an identification program of the more than 2000 X-ray sources detected during the ROSAT All-Sky Survey (Voges et al. 1999) at high galactic latitude, |b| > 30degr , with countrate above 0.2 s -1 . This program, termed the ROSAT Bright Survey RBS, is to more than 99.5% complete. ...

... A1904 Date Received: 2004-Jan-27 09:55:22 Technical Page Proposal Type: General Category: Sub-Category: Observation Category: Total Time Requested: Prop osal Title: ABSTRACT: Regular Astronomy Spectroscopy Extragalactic 40 Hours HI Observations of Dwarf Galaxy Candidates in the Leo I Group Region The Leo I group is a nearby density enhancement characterized by a low velo city disp ersion but containing a lo cal density enhancement that supp orts the presence of bright E/SO galaxies. ...

Databases (NSDC) of the Natural Planetary Satellites. ... NSDC: Database of astrometric observations of Natural Planetary Satellites . ... They are thoroughly looking for observations in different sources, creating their owndatabases which are then mostly inaccessible to other researchers. ... In the file "content" with explications, the reference is given to the data source as well as the bibliographic reference. ... Data sources. ... Why a specific bibliographic database for Natural satellites? ...

... PUL2 catalog contains original absolute proper motions of 59646 stars in 149 fields with galaxies. ... Mean errors of relative proper motions in PUL2 catalog is 5.5 mas/year. ... The external mean error of one relative proper motion of a bright star of PUL2 catalog is 9 mas/year for both of coordinates. ... After issue of UCAC2 catalog, we decided to improve accuracy of proper motions, using Pul-3 coordinates (of 1950s) as the first epoch, and UCAC2 coordinates as the second epoch. ...

Title: A New Model of the Gravitational Lens 0957+561 and a Limit on the Hubble Constant . Authors: Norman A. Grogin , Ramesh Narayan (Harvard Univ.) ... Title: ROSAT/PSPC observation of the distant cluster CL0939+472 . ... Title: Interaction in the Bimodal Galaxy Cluster A3528 . ... Title: Cosmological Implications of Galaxy Cluster Evolution . ... Title: Galaxy Cluster Virial Masses and Omega . ... Matches 201 to 222 from a total of 222 matches for the search pattern galaxy cluster . ...

... LMC Project Outline . NGC 1818 Initial Results . ... The Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) is uniquely suitable for the study of massive star clusters at all stages of evolution. By combining HST observations of these clusters with N-body models we hope to understand the origin and evolution of rich star clusters in our own Galaxy, in the LMC, and beyond. ... We aim to combine our HST observations with N-body models to understand the formation and evolution of globular clusters. ...

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. ...