Mount Evans Observatory: Infrared Spectroradiometric Observations and Site Survey Results

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Dec 1992

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American Astronomical Society, 181st AAS Meeting, #74.11; Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society, Vol. 24, p.1240

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The 24 inch Cassegrain at U of Denver's Mount Evans Observatory (elev. 14,154 feet) is being renovated and utilized to measure selected bright infrared objects in the 16 to 28 micron infrared spectral region. The mirrors have been refurbished and the telescope drive upgraded with a PC-controlled microstepper system. Software and hardware are now in place to control the sky chop and nod functions required for operating our infrared spectral radiometer. A small observing room facility adjacent to the dome has been added. Spectral radiometric observations and associated analysis of CW Leo, Mars and selected lunar surface regions, covering the 16 to 28 micron spectral interval will be presented, and compared with available IRAS LRS data (8--23 microns). The transparency in the atmospheric windows will be discussed quantitatively. In parallel, the results of ongoing site survey studies of water vapor column and meteorological conditions will be presented, including estimates for the number of days per year with total water vapor <2 pr mm and <1 precipitable millimeters. We are grateful to the estate of William Herschel Womble for providing funds to support these activities.

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