Astronomical observations with the University College London balloon borne telescope
Abstract
The characteristics of a telescope system which was developed for high altitude balloon astronomy are discussed. A drawing of the optical system of the telescope is provided. A sample of the signals recorded during one of the flights is included. The correlation between the infrared flux and the radio continuum flux is analyzed. A far infrared map of the radio and infrared peaks of selected stars is developed. The spectrum of the planet Saturn is plotted to show intensity as compared with wavenumber.
- Publication:
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Telescope Systems for Balloon-Borne Researc
- Pub Date:
- November 1974
- Bibcode:
- 1974tsbb.nasa...17J
- Keywords:
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- Astronomy;
- Balloon-Borne Instruments;
- High Altitude Balloons;
- Telescopes;
- Infrared Radiation;
- Microwave Emission;
- Radio Frequencies;
- Radio Sources (Astronomy);
- Saturn (Planet);
- Astronomy