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INSTRUMENTATION INSTRUMENTATION AT THE GETTYSBURG AT THE GETTYSBURG OBSERVATORY….And OBSERVATORY….And
what to do withwhat to do with it.it.
American Astronomical Society 205American Astronomical Society 205thth meeting, San Diego, Jan 13, 2005 meeting, San Diego, Jan 13, 2005
Gettysburg College ObservatoryGettysburg College Observatoryview from the southeastview from the southeast
The Gettysburg 16” ReflectorThe Gettysburg 16” Reflector
•F/11 0.4 m
•Mfr. Ealing, 1968
•Upgrade by ACE, Tucson, 1996
•Camera: Photometrics 350; TE Cooled; High Speed readout
•Chip: SiTE 003B 1024 x 1024 pixels
•ACE 2-wheel filter box; 16 slots
•STV-Offset Guider
Computer Control from Remote Warm RoomComputer Control from Remote Warm Room(software and Hardware by ACE)(software and Hardware by ACE)
Astronomer’s View of the ControlsAstronomer’s View of the Controls
Autoguider Telescope ControlCCD control
Autoguider Display
Sidereal Time
Universal Time
DVDVHS
Stereo/FM
Observatory Power ControlObservatory Power Control(manual and computer controlled)(manual and computer controlled)
Observing Aids: Phase predictor for Observing Aids: Phase predictor for eclipsing Binary Starseclipsing Binary Stars
OBSERVING PROJECTSOBSERVING PROJECTS
•FACULTY-STUDENT RESEARCH
•Astrometry of critical list asteroids
•Photometry of Eclipsing Binary Stars --- collaboration with G. Torres, et al, CFA
•Target of Opportunity Light curves of bright supernova
•Transits of Extrasolar Planets
•ADVANCED PHYSICS LAB EXERCISES
•CCD photometry of short period variables (δ Scuti, SX Phe)
•Astrometry of bright asteroids
Photometry of Eclipsing Binaries and Photometry of Eclipsing Binaries and Bright SupernovasBright Supernovas
Software to Blink and Measure Software to Blink and Measure AsteroidsAsteroids
A wider angle view of the A wider angle view of the Gettysburg College ObservatoryGettysburg College Observatory