The scientific use and productivity of the Telescopio Nazionale Galileo (TNG)
Abstract
This paper reviews the scientific use of the TNG from the beginning of regular observations till the end of 2007. Statistics are given for the time request, use and productivity of the telescope and its focal plane instruments. Information on the down-times and a list of the major technical works/upgrades are also included.
- Publication:
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Memorie della Societa Astronomica Italiana
- Pub Date:
- 2009
- DOI:
- arXiv:
- arXiv:0812.2185
- Bibcode:
- 2009MmSAI..80..322O
- Keywords:
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- Astrophysics
- E-Print:
- Proceedings of the 52nd Conference of the Italian Astronomical Society, MemSait in press