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http://hdl.handle.net/2248/654| Title: | An Astronomical Polarimeter |
| Authors: | Deshpande, M. R Joshi, U. C Kulshrestha, A. K Banshidar Vadher, N. M Mazumdar, H. S Pradhan, S. N Shah, C. R |
| Keywords: | Instrumentation Polarimetry |
| Issue Date: | Jun-1985 |
| Publisher: | Astronomical Society of India |
| Citation: | BASI, Vol. 13, No. 2, pp. 157-161 |
| Abstract: | A polarimeter for the study of astronomical objects has been developed and calibrated. Observations of several objects have been made. The polarimeter covers the spectral range from 3150 A to 8500 A in standard N, U, B, V, R, I bands. Alternatively, narrow band filters between 3150 A and 8500 A can also be used. The instrument is capable of measuring polarizations down to 0.3% with an error of 0.03% for objects of fifth magnitude on a 1-m telescope. The instrument has a microprocessor-controlled data acquistion system with on-line processing capabilities. In addition to affecting polarization measurements, the instrument can also be used as a photometer. |
| URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/2248/654 |
| Appears in Collections: | BASI Publications |
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