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Vilnius Photometry in the Southern Hemisphere

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  12 April 2016

R.J. Dodd ,
M.C. Forbes  and
D.J. Sullivan
R.J. Dodd
Affiliation:
Carter Observatory, P.O. Box 2909, Wellington, New Zealand
M.C. Forbes
Affiliation:
Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
D.J. Sullivan
Affiliation:
Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand

Abstract

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The seven intermediate passband filters of the Vilnius photometric system enable a more comprehensive and discriminating classification of stellar objects than is possible in broadband systems. To date, a lack of suitable standard stars has inhibited its use in the Southern Hemisphere. We have an established programme for extending the network of northern Vilnius standards into the southern skies. This paper briefly summarizes the characteristics of the Vilnius system, provides a synopsis of the data obtained on over 200 standard stars so far and presents preliminary CM and CC diagrams for the open cluster Omicron Velorum (IC2391).

Information

Type
Session 1 Photometric Systems
Information
International Astronomical Union Colloquium , Volume 136: Stellar Photometry – Current Techniques and Future Developments , 1993 , pp. 51 - 58
Copyright
Copyright © C.J. Butler and I. Elliottt 1993

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