Abstract
Sites on the Antarctic Plateau such as Dome A, Dome C and South Pole, offer unique and exceptionally favourable conditions for astronomy. Site testing over the past decade has revealed extremely low infrared backgrounds, low water vapour, excellent infrared transmission and very low levels of atmospheric turbulence. Although several large facilities have already been built in Antarctica and plans for many more are well underway, there is still much to learn about this unique and beautiful place.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Workshop on Astronomical Site Evaluation |
Place of Publication | México, D.F. |
Publisher | Instituto de Astronomía, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México |
Pages | 25-29 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Volume | 31 |
ISBN (Print) | 9703232760, 9789703232765 |
Publication status | Published - 2007 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | Workshop on Astronomical Site Evaluation - San Pedro Martir, B.C., Mexico Duration: 13 Mar 2007 → 15 Mar 2007 |
Other
Other | Workshop on Astronomical Site Evaluation |
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Country/Territory | Mexico |
City | San Pedro Martir, B.C. |
Period | 13/03/07 → 15/03/07 |
Keywords
- Atmosphic effects
- Site testing