The 1997 reference of diffuse night sky brightness
Abstract
In the following we present material in tabular and graphical form, with the aim to allow the non-specialist to obtain a realistic estimate of the diffuse night sky brightness over a wide range of wavelengths from the far UV longward of Lyalpha to the far-infrared. At the same time the data are to provide a reference for cases in which background brightness has to be discussed, including the planning for space observations and the issue of protection of observatory sites. We try to give a critical presentation of the status at the beginning of 1997. Prepared by members of Commission 21 ``Light of the night sky'' of the IAU, including most of the recent (vice-)presidents.
- Publication:
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Astronomy and Astrophysics Supplement Series
- Pub Date:
- January 1998
- DOI:
- 10.1051/aas:1998105
- Bibcode:
- 1998A&AS..127....1L
- Keywords:
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- DIFFUSE RADIATION;
- INTERPLANETARY MEDIUM;
- ATMOSPHERIC EFFECTS;
- ASTRONOMICAL DATABASES: MISCELLANEOUS;
- INFRARED: GENERAL;
- ULTRAVIOLET: GENERAL