We present a database of UV-to-FIR data of 83 nearby starburst galaxies. ... The NIR data are from new observations obtained at the NASA/IRTF and the Mount Laguna Observatory, combined with the published results from observations at the Kitt Peak National Observatory. ... In conjunction with IRAS and ISO FIR flux densities, all these data form a set of observed spectral energy distributions (SEDs) of the nuclear regions of nearby starburst galaxies. ...

... We will consider the rms, (K), for observations with a receiver of system temperature, T , frequency resolution, per polarization, and total integration time per observing cycle, . ... For ``in-band'' frequency switching, the line under investigation is always in the observing band. ... Position Switching or ``Out-of-Band'' Frequency Switching: Here the line is only observed for one half of the time, with noise being present all of the time. ...

... An OBJECT column gives the name of the object observed (usually a star name). ... In critical cases, it is common practice to measure sky on two or more positions around a target object, and these positions must be identified. ... A general treatment of this problem requires a column called OBJECT, bearing the usual name of the object (as in the star tables); a column labelled STARSKY, to distinguish between star+sky, star alone, or sky alone; and additional columns to identify the sky position. ...

XMMнNewton CCF Release Note XMMнCCFнRELн315 Astrometry: time variable boresight update A. Talavera and P. RodrТРguez July 28, 2014 1 CCF components Name of CCF VALDATE List of Blocks changed CAL VERSION XSCS flag XMM BORESIGHT 0024 2000н01н01T00:00:00 OM ANGVAR No EMOS1 ANGVAR EMOS2 ANGVAR EPN ANGVAR RGS1 ANGVAR RGS2 ANGVAR 2 Changes The XMMнNewton Time Variable Boresight was implemented in 2012. It is described in the release notes XMMнCCFнRELн286 and XMMнCCFнRELн290. ...

... Armagh Observatory, College Hill, Armagh BT61 9DG, +44 (0)28 3752 2928 . ... Three sixth-form students from St Patrick's Grammar School, Armagh , used the Faulkes Telescope South in Australia in April to observe and measure HW Virginis , an unusual "binary" or double star system suspected to host one or two extrasolar planets orbiting the central stellar pair. ... Armagh Observatory and associated researchers hope to develop this work to look for further evidence of planet-hosting binary star...

Next: NICMOS/HST H-band (F160W) Images Up: NICMOS Science Previous: HST NICMOS Observations of . ... Observations of P . ... The NICMOS team has devised a comprehensive program of observations of the Galactic Center. ... Data in hand give a first look at variability and a detailed look at the search for the tip of the main sequence will be discussed where NICMOS has demonstrated adequate sensitivity and photometric precision to identify likely O8-B1 stars at the Galactic Center. ...

IBIS Data Analysis . ... IBIS . ... Flat Fielding - Introduction . The images obtained by IBIS will have intensity variations across the field of view that are not due to the solar image, but rather caused by instrumental effects that alter the observed intensity in each point of the field of view. ... IBIS Flat Fielding Techniques . ... Therefore, it is desirable to obtain the flat field measurements center on a point along the equator near the heliographic center of the solar disk. ...

... the time of observation . ... Observing the Changing Position of the Sun To Establish Cardinal Directions . ... Observations of the Sun's apparent movement across the sky and its pattern of rising and setting in the east and west horizon helped to establish the cardinal directions. ... The final stage of the Sun's return was marked by the observation that the Sun had reached its highest altitude when the full width of your mitted hand could fill the gap between the Sun and the horizon. ...

... Simple X-ray Aperture Photometry Problem : Determine source intensity s and errors for an unresolved (point) x-ray source Know: · Number of counts , C, in source aperture (solid green ellipse) · Number of counts , B, in background aperture (dashed green elliptical annulus) · Areas As and Ab of source and background apertures · f = psf(x,y)dx dy over source aperture · g = psf(x,y)dx dy over background ... What happens if the single observation pdf 's are distinct? ...

... Up: Data Analysis and Processing Techniques . ... Also, a method for quality control of CCD observations is suggested. ... Everyone who observes a celestial object using a CCD detects moving celestial objects as a ``by product''. ... We hope that our investigations may be useful for near-Earth space control and also for searches of the moving celestial objects through analysis of old and new CCD frames obtained at any amateur or professional astronomical observatory. ...

... Observing . Observing details . ... Mike Keith has code to parse these schedules to produce a list of pulsar-specific Parkes observing. ... Please identify which observing sessions you can support and then click on "add new" on Mike's pulsar-specific schedule to add your name to the roster. ... Familiarise yourself with the current remote observing documentation listed below. ... The PPTA dashboard allows anyone to view the log from the current or any previous observing session: . ... PPTA log . ...