Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy
Scientific paper
Apr 1980
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1980s%26t....59..279r&link_type=abstract
Sky and Telescope, vol. 59, Apr. 1980, p. 279-286.
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy
Astronomical Observatories, International Relations, Mediterranean Sea, Telescopes, Active Galaxies, Astronomical Maps, Astronomical Photometry, Astronomical Spectroscopy, H Ii Regions, Optical Reflection, Spain, West Germany
Scientific paper
Cooperation between West Germany and Spain in the field of observational astronomy is discussed, with particular attention given to the newly operational German-Spanish Astronomical Center atop Calar Alto, Spain. The history of German and Spanish observational astronomy is briefly indicated as motivation for the joint venture, and the construction of the Calar Alto observatory, a branch of the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy, is outlined. The Center's instruments consist of the operational 1.2-m reflector employing an aplanatic Ritchey-Chretien system and a two-element field corrector, the 2.2-m reflector again with a Ritchey-Chretien optical system with field corrector however using a four-mirror coude arrangement, and a 3.5-m reflector under construction. Current objects of research include the bipolar H II region S 106, and extragalactic objects such as BL Lac objects, quasars and active galaxies. Organizational and operational aspects of the Center and the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy are also outlined.
No associations
LandOfFree
The German-Spanish connection does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.
If you have personal experience with The German-Spanish connection, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and The German-Spanish connection will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1699894