The University of Durham Mark 3 very high energy gamma ray telescope

Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy

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Cerenkov Radiation, Gamma Ray Astronomy, Gamma Ray Telescopes, Imaging Techniques, Atmospheric Radiation, Field Of View, Mirrors, Phototubes, Sky, Sky Surveys (Astronomy)

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A new very high energy gamma-ray telescope employing the atmospheric Cerenkov light technique and currently nearing completion is described. The telescope is designed to have capability as both a wide angle instrument (4 degree field of view) for sky survey work and as a narrow field of view instrument (1.35 degrees) for conventional drift-scanning and tracking modes of operation. The telescope consists of two 10 sq. m. mirrors operated in fast coincidence with multiple phototube assemblies at the prime focus of each mirror. The design philosophy of the instrument is discussed and comparisons of its performance with our previous telescopes are made.

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