Precise calibration of CCD images with a small field of view. Application to observations of Phoebe
Abstract
A precise astrometric calibration method is presented for a CCD image with a small field of view. Its detailed computational formulae are given, and its feasibility and accuracy are tested by the observations of both the star and Phoebe, the 9th satellite of Saturn. This new method can also be applicable to other planetary satellites, asteroids and optical counterparts of extragalactic radio sources.
- Publication:
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Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Pub Date:
- September 2004
- DOI:
- Bibcode:
- 2004A&A...424..339P
- Keywords:
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- techniques: miscellaneous;
- planets and satellites: individual: Saturn;
- astrometry