The whole earth telescope - A new astronomical instrument
R. E. NatherUniversity of Texas at Austin#TAB#D. E. WingetUniversity of Texas at Austin#TAB#J. C. ClemensTexas, University; McDonald Observatory, Austin, United StatesC. HansenUniversity of Colorado ‐ BoulderButler HineNASA‐Ames Research Center
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ABI
Abstract
A new multimirror ground-based telescope for time-series photometry of rapid variable stars, designed to minimize or eliminate gaps in the brightness record caused by the rotation of the earth, is described. A sequence of existing telescopes distributed in longitude, coordinated from a single control center, is used to measure designated target stars so long as they are in darkness. Data are returned by electronic mail to the control center, where they are analyzed in real time. This instrument is the first to provide data of continuity and quality that permit true high-resolution power spectroscopy of pulsating white dwarf stars.
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