Site-testing in Antarctica

J. W V Storey; J. S. Lawrence; M. C B Ashley

Site-testing in Antarctica

J. W V Storey, J. S. Lawrence, M. C B Ashley

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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
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

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Other	Workshop on Astronomical Site Evaluation
Country/Territory	Mexico
City	San Pedro Martir, B.C.
Period	13/03/07 → 15/03/07

Keywords

Atmosphic effects
Site testing

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Site-testing in Antarctica

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