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The complete visual light curve of SN 1987A: Thirteen months of FES observationsVisual brightness measurements of SN 1987A are being obtained with the IUE acquisition camera and star tracker Fine Error Sensor, (FES) as part of each ultraviolet observation. Due to IUE's around-the-clock operation and lack of clouds, the FES record of SN 1987A provides the most complete set of visual photometry of the supernova made by any single instrument. The data illustrate the photometric limitations of the FES (+ or - 0.03 mag). Use of differential photometric methods are recommended for IUE observers desiring accurate photometry from FES measurements made during their observing shifts.
Document ID
19890001327
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Sonneborn, G. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
September 5, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1988
Publication Information
Publication: ESA, A Decade of UV Astronomy with the IUE Satellite, Volume 1
Subject Category
Astronomy
Accession Number
89N10698
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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