Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy
Scientific paper
Aug 2006
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Astronomy in Antarctica, 26th meeting of the IAU, Special Session 7, 22-23 August, 2006 in Prague, Czech Republic, SPS7, #11
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy
Scientific paper
Within recent years it has become evident that the Antartic Plateau, and notably the domes, such as Dome-C, provide unique observing conditions, particulary in the IR part of the spectrum. One significant limitation of these sites is that they only provide access to one third of the sky. In this respect the Greenland Ice cap could potientially provide a complementary astronomical site, giving acces to another third of the sky. While it appears clear that the Greenland Ice cap does not pocess the same potiential and climatic stability as the Antartic plateau, the typical winter temperatures are not more than 10 degrees warmer than on Dome-C and the altitude is very similar. We will give an overview of our current knowledge of the astroclimatology, logistics and operational issues and the current ideas for a site testing campaign at the SUMMIT station.
Andersen Michael I.
Rasmussen Per Kjaergaard
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