Application of the SIT vidicon to astronomical measurements.Review of the results of a detailed investigation of the properties and merits of silicon target (SIT) vidicon photometry, compared to previous photoelectric and photographic photometry, in astronomy applications. Following a description of the SIT-vidicon based photometry system and of its operating procedures, the data reduction methods are examined, and some of the results obtained are discussed.
Document ID
19730050483
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Westphal, J. A. (California Institute of Technology; Hale Observatories Pasadena, Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1973
Subject Category
Instrumentation And Photography
Meeting Information
Meeting: Astronomical observations with television-type sensors Symposium