Computer Science – Operating Systems
Scientific paper
Jul 1988
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1988rsci...59.1021k&link_type=abstract
Review of Scientific Instruments (ISSN 0034-6748), vol. 59, July 1988, p. 1021-1030. Research supported by the University of Cal
Computer Science
Operating Systems
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Automatic Control, Charge Coupled Devices, Computer Techniques, Supernovae, Telescopes, Computer Systems Programs, Image Processing, Minicomputers, Operating Systems (Computers), Real Time Operation, System Effectiveness, Video Data
Scientific paper
This paper describes a new search for supernovae using current computer and detector technology. The search uses a computer-controlled telescope and CCD detector to collect images of hundreds of galaxies per night of observation, and a dedicated minicomputer to process these images in real time. The search system, which has a detection threshold of 17th visual magnitude, discovered its first supernova on May 18, 1986, and has found three additional supernovae. The system currently is being upgraded with an improved detector and a more powerful computer. At full speed and sensitivity, the system will be able to search 2500 galaxies per night with a limiting magnitude of 19 or fainter.
Burns Maurice S.
Crawford Frank S.
Friedman Peter G.
Kare Jordin T.
Muller Richard A.
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