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Fast photometry of stars

  • Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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Abstract

A fast photometry methodology is described. We use a cooled Ixon Ultra emCCD in photon counter mode to acquire data. A dissipation system is added to stabilize the temperature down to -96 C. The sensibility of this system makes it ideal even for small telescopes.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationObservatory Operations
Subtitle of host publicationStrategies, Processes, and Systems VII
EditorsRobert L. Seaman, Alison B. Peck, Chris R. Benn
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781510619616
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018
EventObservatory Operations: Strategies, Processes, and Systems VII 2018 - Austin, United States
Duration: 11 Jun 201815 Jun 2018

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume10704
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

ConferenceObservatory Operations: Strategies, Processes, and Systems VII 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAustin
Period11/06/1815/06/18

Keywords

  • EmCCD
  • White dwarfs
  • Zz Ceti

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Instrumentation
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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