Next: The ESO VLT CCD Detectors Software . ... Up: Instrument-Specific Software . ... The framework for data calibration and analysis of the VLT instrumentation is presented, based on the concepts of a calibration plan, pipeline calibration, quality control, and archiving of calibrated data for a ground-based observatory. ... Quality Control Pipeline provides quality assessment for instrument performance data and observing conditions, and tests the results of the Reduction Pipeline. ...

... ATNF Home . ... About ATNF overview . ... Australia Telescope Steering Committee . ... Parkes radio telescope . ... Parkes | ... Atmospheric Modelling of the Companion Star in . GRO J1655-40 . ... We have measured the rotational velocity of the companion star to be = 80 10 kms -1 (1 ) by fitting Kurucz model spectra to our observed spectrum of the black-hole candidate GRO J1655-40. ... binaries: spectroscopic, stars: individual (GRO J1655-40), stars: rotation . ... Companion Star in GRO J1655-40 . ...

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Internal Workshop on Forecasting Observing Conditions", May 1997, ESO Garching. ... Feasibility study of a meteorological prediction model for ESO observatories in Chile , CRS4, Cagliari (I), 1995. Feasibility Study of seeing prevision in the Paranal area using Meso-NH meteorological model , Nice University, Nice (F), 1997 . ... Analysis of meteorological conditions in Macon (Argentina) using the MM5 model ( Final Report, pdf) , University of Valparaiso, Faculty of Science, Valparaiso (CH), 2007 . ...

SAI 175 anniversary . ... Moscow University . Search for in SAI Moscow University Search for in Russian astronomical resources . ... SAI Astronomical Databases . ... Browse SAI Software archive(ftp.sai.msu.su) . ASTRONET.RU - Russian Astronomical Network (available in translit also) . ... SAI Supernovae Research Group . ... Department of the Galaxy and Variable Stars (in Russian) . Sternberg Astronomical Institute Seminars . ... All-Russian Astronomical Olympiad (in Russian) . ...

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... These Frontier Fields will combine the power of HST with the natural gravitational telescopes of high-magnification clusters of galaxies. ... We are soliciting gravitational lensing maps for the last four Hubble Frontier Fields clusters (MACSJ0717.5+3745, MACSJ1149.5+2223, AbellS1063, and Abell 370) based upon the exceptionally deep HST FF imaging and other new ancillary data. ... For the full set of proposal instructions and requirements, see the FY16 Frontier Fields Lensing Map Call for Proposals....

. Pulkovo Observatory of Russian Academy of Sciences is situated . near Saint-Petersburg. It was founded in 1839. 196140, Saint-Petersburg, Pulkovskoye chaussee 65/1 . English version . Russian version . This page has been accessed times since May 1, 1999.

... of the XXVI RadioAstron Meeting . Moscow, 18-20 July 2001 . ... A demonstration of the engineering model of the 10-m space radio telescope (SRT) antenna unfolding, and the engineering models of spacecraft were given by Lavochkin Association (LA). ... The SRT test facilities were inspected at the site of Pushchino Radio Astronomical Observatory. ... the engineering model of SRT antenna with many elements of flight model is manufactured and ready for space qualification tests; . ...

... Armagh Observatory, College Hill, Armagh BT61 9DG, +44 (0)28 3752 2928 . The Armagh Observatory invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Astrophysics. ... Full details of the post are available at: PDF file . Applicants should submit a CV, statement of research interests, and the names of three referees, who may be approached, to: Human Resources, Armagh Observatory, College Hill, Armagh BT61 9DG, UK (hr arm.ac.uk), to arrive no later than 3pm on 13 March 2015 * . ...

. " The Arecibo Observatory is sponsored by the National Science Foundation. Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations . expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation."

... Meade Instruments Corporation . ... Refracting telescopes (Meade Models NG-60, NGC-60, DS-2070AT, ETX-70AT, LXD55-AR5, LX55-AR6 ) and mirror-lens telescopes ( ETX-90AT, 105AT, 125AT, LXD55-SC8, 8LX90, LX200 GPS Series ) are generally more versatile in a wide array of land and astronomical applications. ... The intermediate-level observer, or the non-casual telescope user who wishes to purchase one telescope for a lifetime, should consider a Meade Model LXD55 series, 8LX90, or LX200GPS. ... Meade 4M ...

... Big ellipse: the region of the photometric analysis Smaller ellipses: the adopted inner boundaries of the Main Body and the C component Small circles: diffuse background objects, manually selected and removed from the photometry Uncleaned CMDs [V-I, I] of I Zw 18, obtained using Aloisi et al. (left) and Izotov & Thuan (right) datasets. ... Where is the 'halo'? Blue compact dwarf galaxy SBS 1415+435 Hubble Space Telescope / Advanced Camera for Surveys NASA, ESA A. Aloisi (STScI, ESA) et al. ...

... Abstract: We present an extensive study of the radiative transfer in dusty galaxies based on Monte Carlo simulations. ... We have explored the dependence of A_l on a conspicuous set of quantities (Hubble type, inclination, dust optical thickness, dust distribution and extinction properties) for a large wavelength interval, ranging from 1250A to the K band, thus finally providing a comprehensive atlas of dust extinction in galaxies, which is electronically available. ... S04_MD20[ att , abs ] . ...

... There are currently two memory models available; the High Memory and the High/Low Models (The Low Memory Mode, is only partially prototyped and is unlikely to be released in the foreseable future. ... high . Select the High Memory Model. highlow Select the High/Low Memory Model. low Select the low memory model. ... When a dataset is opened, with the High Memory Model mode (HMM), it is loaded into memory in its entirety. ... Only when the data is accessed is it loaded into memory. ...

... Fitting and Modeling of AXAF Data with the ASC Fitting Application S. Doe, M. Ljungberg, A. Siemiginowska and W. Joye AXAF Science Center, MS 81, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, 60 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 USA Abstract. ... Fitting and Modeling of AXAF Data 159 MODEL MANAGER FIT STATISTIC MANAGER MANAGER SRC BKGD INSTR MODEL = SRC + BKGD * INSTR MODELS MODELS MODELS MANAGER MANAGER STATS METHODS OPTIMIZATION METHOD MANAGER Figure 3. The Model, Method, and Statistic Managers. ...

Peremennye Zvezdy", . ... GSC 4232-02515, NSVS 3147658, NSVS 3174760 . ... 14.2-14.9 (R, NSVS); . ... During observations of a secondary eclipse of GSC 04232-02830 (Goranskij et al., 2005) on August 8, 2007, we identified GSC 4232-02515 as a W UMa eclipsing binary. ... VAST software was used for aperture photometry. ... This method produces a light curve with an arbitrary zero point. ... Light Curve . Light curve of GSC 4232-02515 in NSVS magnitude scale. ... gsc423202515_kadar_nsvs.dat . ...

... Bojan Nikolic web pages (r. 329) . ... We present a Bayesian approach to calculating the coefficients that convert the outputs of ALMA 183 GHz water-vapour radiometers into estimates of path fluctuations that can be used to correct the observed interferometric visibilities. ... Inference of Coefficients for Use in Phase Correction . ... Simulating Atmospheric Phase Errors, Phase Correction and the Impact on ALMA Science . ... Copyright 2005 -- 2016, Bojan Nikolic feedback welcome ...

... This story was presented at a press conference at the American Astronomical Society meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, at 10am on 7th January 2004, US Eastern Time (2am 8th January AEST). ... The animation uses data from the Anglo-Australian Telescope (at Siding Spring Observatory) and the Blanco Telescope (at Cerro Tololo Observatory), and should be credited to NASA. NASA Website: The galaxy filament was first identified using the Blanco Telescope at Cerro Tololo Interamerican Observatory: . ...

SITE 2010 Comprehensive Characterization of Astronomical Sites Kislovodsk, Russia, 49 October 2010 Conference Summary Marc S. Sarazin*a a European Southern Observatory, Garching, Germany Abstract The main topics discussed during the Site 2010 conference are outlined and the outcome is described. Keywords: Astronomical Site testing, precipitable water vapor, atmospheric turbulence, cloudiness, seeing 1. ... Site surveys for National observatory projects in China, India, and Iran benefit from this. ...