The SED Machine - Fast classification of transient objects
Abstract
The field of time-domain astronomy is expected to enjoy a golden age during this decade. However, the traditional method for the classification of transient candidates using spectra obtained with medium- to large-aperture telescopes is extremely time consuming and struggling to keep up with the discovery rate. The Spectral Energy Distribution (SED) Machine uses a new approach in order to overcome this shortcoming.
- Publication:
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Setting the scene for Gaia and LAMOST
- Pub Date:
- January 2014
- DOI:
- Bibcode:
- 2014IAUS..298..435R
- Keywords:
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- instrumentation: spectrographs;
- techniques: photometric;
- techniques: spectroscopic;
- telescopes;
- stars: novae;
- gamma rays: bursts