A simple and accurate on-line data acquisition program

Details A simple and accurate on-line data acquisition program A simple and accurate on-line data acquisition program

Dec 1982

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1982jrasc..76..337f&link_type=abstract

Journal of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, vol. 76, Dec. 1982, p. 337-361. Research supported by the Natural Sciences

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Astronomical Photometry, Data Acquisition, On-Line Systems, Computer Programs, Computer Techniques, Telescopes

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A simple method is presented by which photometric data may be obtained to any given reasonable accuracy with a telescope equipped with a small on-line computer. The method is based on Poisson statistics, and takes account of the errors present if the sky signal is comparable to that from the star, and of short-term variations in the transparency or sky background. The program monitors the incoming data and calculates the required number of integrations on (sky + star) and on sky. It informs the observer if any untoward event is occurring. The method should be ideal for persons in possession of, or having access to, a telescope equipped with a small home or office computer which is capable of communication with the photometer.

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