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Automation of the acquisition system of the 1,9 m telescope for the charge coupled device (CCD) camera
Author(s)
Carter, D.B.
Date Issued
1988
Type
Thesis
Publisher
Cape Technikon
Abstract
This thesis describes the control system developed to improve the efficiency
of star acquisition on a ground-based optical telescope. "Star Acquisition" refers to the
process of identifying the star of interest in a field of stars and centering it on the optical
axis of the telescope , as well as setting an autoguider detector on a suitable star so the
autoguider can improve the tracking performance of the telescope. Efficiency is improved
by making all functions remote controlled , so the astronomer does not have to move
between the control room and the telescope to operate the instrument.
of star acquisition on a ground-based optical telescope. "Star Acquisition" refers to the
process of identifying the star of interest in a field of stars and centering it on the optical
axis of the telescope , as well as setting an autoguider detector on a suitable star so the
autoguider can improve the tracking performance of the telescope. Efficiency is improved
by making all functions remote controlled , so the astronomer does not have to move
between the control room and the telescope to operate the instrument.
Additional information
Thesis (Master Diploma (Electrical Engineering))-- Cape Technikon, Cape Town, 1988
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