Commission 25: Stellar Photometry and Polarimetry
Abstract
The Commission on Photometry and Polarimetry has a long and distinguished history in the IAU and its contributions to astronomy have been extensive and profound. Its efforts are centered on the issues of atmospheric extinction, photometric passbands, transformations among photometric systems, and calibration. Photometric and polarimetric techniques and standardization are essential tools in our exploration and investigation of astronomical objects and astrophysical quantities.
- Publication:
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Transactions of the International Astronomical Union, Series A
- Pub Date:
- April 2012
- DOI:
- 10.1017/S1743921312002967
- Bibcode:
- 2012IAUTA..28..270M